Kickoff time, TV info set for South Alabama’s 2026 football game at Kentucky

The South Alabama Jaguars have their sights set on a historic matchup. Official word arrived Wednesday that the Jags' Sept. 26 showdown against Kentucky will kick off at 11:45 a.m. Central, with the game set to be broadcast on the SEC Network.

This clash marks the first time in program history that South Alabama will face the Wildcats. The Jaguars have become well-acquainted with SEC opponents recently, having traveled to face LSU in 2024 and Auburn in 2025.

With this announcement, 205focus.com can confirm that kickoff times are now locked in for six of South Alabama's first seven games of the 2026 season. Details regarding the remaining contests will be revealed at a later date.

2026 South Alabama Football Schedule

Sept. 5: SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Sept. 12: at Tulane, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Sept. 19: OHIO, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Sept. 26: at Kentucky, 11:45 a.m., SEC Network

Oct. 3: LOUISIANA-MONROE*

Oct. 8: at Arkansas State*^, 6:30 p.m., ESPN or ESPN2

Oct. 20: at Marshall*+, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2

Oct. 24: Open Date

Oct. 31: LOUISIANA TECH*

Nov. 7: at Louisiana*

Nov. 14: TROY*

Nov. 21: at Southern Miss*

Nov. 28: APPALACHIAN STATE*, 2 p.m., ESPN+

* — Sun Belt Conference game
+ — Tuesday game
^ — Thursday game