South Alabama Jaguars vs Kentucky Wildcats Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: South Alabama Jaguars vs Kentucky Wildcats

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Kroger Field in Lexington, KY

TV: SEC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (-20.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The South Alabama Jaguars (2-1) are headed to Kroger Field on Saturday, September 26, 2026 where they will take on the Kentucky Wildcats (2-1). Kentucky opens this matchup as 20.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 54.5.

The South Alabama Jaguars step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Jaguars faced the Ohio Bobcats and took home the win by a score of 41-36. The South Alabama Jaguars ended up rushing 50 times and accumulated 266 yards, which had them averaging 5.3 yards per tote. Overall, they ran 70 plays which converted into 458 yds. South Alabama conceded 21 completions on 31 attempts for a total of 234 yds, and a completion percentage of 67.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Jaguars gave up 153 yds on 28 attempts, which averages out to 5.5 yds per run allowed.

The Jaguars have earned 1,331 total yards for the year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, South Alabama has totaled 4 touchdowns via the pass and 8 touchdowns on the ground. They have yet to turn the ball over. South Alabama has tallied 73 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 21 penalties for 184 yards. As a unit they maintain an average of 229.7 yards in the run game which ranks them 24th in the nation. When it comes to putting the ball in the endzone, the South Alabama Jaguars are sitting at 34.7 points per game.

When talking about passing yards, the Jaguars have given up 632 yds which puts them in 77th in college football. They are allowing 210.7 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 64.6%. During this campaign, they have yielded 347.3 yards per contest putting them 76th in college football. They have granted 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 5.5 yards per tote and 136.7 rushing yards per game so far this year. For the season, they have conceded 410 yards via the ground game in 3 outings. The Jaguars rank 96th in the nation in terms of team defense, allowing 26.0 PPG.

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The Wildcats head into this game 2-1 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Wildcats got the win with a final of 31-21 against the Texas A&M Aggies. Kentucky rushed for 4.3 yds per carry, totaling 156 yards on 36 attempts. The Wildcats finished the contest with a total of 408 yds and they ran 54 plays (7.6 yards per play). The Wildcats passing defense conceded a completion rate of 53.1%, relinquishing 236 yds on 26 out of 49 passing. Kentucky surrendered 35 run attempts for 187 yds (5.3 yds per carry).

When it comes to how much they score, the Wildcats are ranking 75th in college football averaging 31.0 points per contest. The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 374.3 yards per contest, which has them ranked 90th in college football. The Kentucky offense has compiled 199 yards of penalties on 21 infractions, which ranks 56th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 1 pick while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have recorded 56 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Wildcats have racked up 699 yards via the pass along with an average of 233.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 66th in the nation. They maintain an average of 141.3 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 424 yards for this season.

The Wildcats are relinquishing 26.3 PPG, which puts them 101st in college football. Kentucky has surrendered a total of 401 yards rushing (133.7 yards per contest) and 6 touchdowns on the ground this year. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns via the pass and 223.3 yards/game, which has them in 88th in the country. The Wildcats defense has been on the field for 213 plays, which is good for 110th in the nation. Their defense has tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 4 picks so far this season. This season, they have allowed 79 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Jaguars/Wildcats college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Jaguars +20.5

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