Keelon Russell threw for 188 yards and a touchdown to help No. 12 Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17 on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.

Will Stein's Kentucky Wildcats led the No. 12 Alabama Crimson Tide at halftime, but UK faltered late and extended its drought in the SEC series.

Kentucky had the momentum in the first half, but fatigue and self-inflicted mistakes cost them late against Alabama.

Kentucky hosted Alabama to open SEC play last Saturday. Kentucky head coach Will Stein urged fans to come out in droves and even sneak in flasks. It worked for a half, as Kentucky led 17-13 at the end of the first half,

Alabama football's Luke Metz made the biggest play of his young career on Saturday, Sept. 12, with an interception return for a touchdown against Kentucky. The play tied the score at 7 with 6:35 remaining in the first quarter.

A Podcast on the Alabama Crimson Tide," AJ McCarron and Trent Richardson join Steve Gorgei to break down Alabama's road win over Kent

Full transcript and press conference video from the Alabama offensive coordinator recapping the performance in the win over the Wildcats.

Keelon Russell and No. 12 Alabama travel to Kentucky for its SEC opener. Follow along for live updates and highlights of the game.