How to watch Alabama-Kentucky SEC football game for free today

Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) throws a passduring the second half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)AP Photo/Vasha HuntIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide play against the Kentucky Wildcats in an SEC football game today. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. Alabama enters this game with a 1-0 record, as the team defeated East Carolina 48-10 in its season opener. During the victory, quarterback Keelon Russell led the Alabama offense. He threw for 256 yards and rushed for nearly 100 yards, which highlights his dual-threat ability. Russell’s top target was wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams, who had five receptions for 130 yards. If both players perform similarly this afternoon, then Alabama will be difficult to beat. Kentucky also enters this game with a 1-0 record, as the team knocked off Youngstown State 45-13 last week. In order to win this game, Kentucky will need a great performance from its quarterback Kenny Minchey. He threw for four touchdowns and more than 300 yards in the season opener. You can watch this SEC football game for free online by using the five-day free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. If the free trials are unavailable, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. How to watch Notre Dame-Rice college football game for free todayHow to watch Georgia-Western Kentucky college football game for free todayHow to watch Penn State-Temple college football game for free todayHow to watch Oregon-Oklahoma State college football game for free todayHow to watch Texas A&M-Arizona State college football game for free todayThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...