​Week 1 is done for Alabama football, a week that went well for the Crimson Tide. Week 2 brings Alabama into SEC play.Alabama will open conference play against Kentucky Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. CT. As kickoff nears, this guide has everything you need to know, from injury updates and key matchups to score predictions.We’ll update the story throughout the week with the latest news, notes, betting lines and game-day developments before kickoff.KEELON RUSSELL: Inside Keelon Russell’s first start as Alabama football quarterbackAlabama vs Kentucky kickoff time Alabama kicks off against Kentucky at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. How to watch Alabama vs KentuckyAlabama vs. Kentucky will air on ABC. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.Alabama vs Kentucky betting odds Spread: Alabama -10Over/under: 48.5 points Moneyline: Alabama -425Alabama vs Kentucky biggest storylineKeelon Russell had an impressive debut as Alabama’s starting quarterback, one who shined in the ground game and who looked poised as a passer. But it was against East Carolina, and now the second-year signal caller enters SEC play. Ty Simpson had three touchdowns and 288 total yards in his SEC starting debut against Georgia. Bryce Young had three touchdowns and 236 total yards. What will Russell do? Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@gannett.com or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter or Instagram @colingaytnews. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama vs Kentucky: Odds, injuries, predictions and key matchupsOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.