https://wildcatbluenation.com/kentucky-offense-excelled-but-jay-bateman-defense-has-some-work-to-doWildcat Blue NationenKentucky's offense excelled, but Jay Bateman's defense has some work to doKentucky,Jay Bateman,Alabama football,Kentucky football,Will Stein,Alabama,Tide,Keeton Russell,Ryan Coleman-Williams2026-09-08T19:27:02Z2026-09-08T19:27:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m1st00jgqns9wt745b.jpgSep 5, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Will Stein speaks to Youngstown State Penguins quarterback Beau Brungard (12) after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Arden Barnes-Imagn Images