https://wildcatbluenation.com/alex-afari-s-official-return-provides-a-lucky-safety-blanket-for-jay-bateman-s-defense-01m1j1bf66fjWildcat Blue NationenAlex Afari's official return provides a lucky safety blanket for Jay Bateman's defensekentucky football,Jay Bateman,alex afari,Afari,sec football2026-09-02T23:41:10Z2026-09-02T23:41:10Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3840,h_2160,x_0,y_141/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/198/01m1j1ejtjem58zthzbt.jpgKentucky’s Alex Afari (3) celebrates with teammate Daveren Rayner after they stopped the run play against Toledo Saturday afternoon at Kroger Field. August 30, 2025