Social media reacts to Kentucky's win over South Alabama

It wasn't the best start to week for for the Kentucky Wildcats football team. They looked hung over from their win over Texas A&M last week, and neither the offense, nor the defense looked particularly good in the first quarter. The Kentucky run game got going, however, highlighted by a 75-yard touc

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What is the story about?

It wasn't the best start to week for for the Kentucky Wildcats football team. They looked hung over from their win over Texas A&M last week, and neither the offense, nor the defense looked particularly good in the first quarter.

The Kentucky run game got going, however, highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown run by Jason Patterson. For the game, the Wildcats rushed for 390 yards and 5 touchdowns. C.J. Baxter, Jason Patterson, and Javantae Barnes all ran for at least 100 yards and a score.

Kentucky pulled away in the second half as their talent advantage began to show. They finally began to generate some pressure, and the South Alabama defense looked tired. The Wildcats started to dominate, and won the game 45-17.

It wasn't pretty, and coach Will Stein

seemed unhappy with the performance. It was still a win, however, and Big Blue Nation took to social media to talk about it. Here are some of the thoughts from fans after the victory.

Kentucky wins

Caturday dub 😼 pic.twitter.com/wpfRP6zT3p
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) September 26, 2026

Kentucky fans were upset early on

Not a fan of that play call Kentucky needs to wake up #BBN
— Jordan Coleman (@JordansTrueBlue) September 26, 2026

Kentucky’s defense has not been very good today.

They’re getting no pressure at all on the south Alabama quarterback… Receivers getting wide open.

3 first half touchdowns
— Larry Glover Live (@larrygloverlive) September 26, 2026

Been an ugly game for Kentucky so far. Luckily the defense woke up, hopefully the offense does soon

— Bourbon&BadDecisions (@Bourbonman112) September 26, 2026

Kentucky fans were much happier later on

What a day, Kentucky fans!

WE WIN!

Those other two teams lost!

Enjoy your Saturday night!#BBN #KentuckyFootball pic.twitter.com/LBdFZ4zHpu
— Drew Byous (@DrewByousBBN) September 26, 2026

I’m so happy the Cats turned on the jets in the 2nd half. And I know Coach Stein has let them know there’s usually no coming back from a slow start in the SEC! Back to work fellas! #BBN Go Big Blue!! 💙😸🏈
— Elizabeth Burton (@egburton) September 26, 2026

Good 2nd half by the Cats! Had us all a little nervous in the 1st! #BBN
— Lucky 13 (@Mehlucky8813) September 26, 2026

Cats win
Cards lose
Vols lose .. very good day #BBN
— Thrill Stein (@bleedblue_76) September 26, 2026

Wasn’t flashy but they handled business. Now go get ready for South Carolina #BBN

— George (@catfangeorge) September 26, 2026

Dominant 2nd half for the cats ! Need to get off to a better start next game 3 players rushed for over 100 yards and Kentucky wins 45-21 ! #BBN
— Jordan Coleman (@JordansTrueBlue) September 26, 2026