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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
WEEK 5
SEC NetworkAI PredictionUSA @ UK
Saturday, September 26, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 62% confidence
Kentucky WildcatsWIN PROBABILITYSouth Alabama Jaguars
45%
55%
MODEL PICK
South Alabama Jaguars
CONFIDENCE
62%
1
Home Edge
5
Neutral
1
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Wildcats 50/10050/100 Jaguars
Kentucky Wildcats
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
South Alabama Jaguars
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
UK rates 50/100 vs USA at 50/100 — a 0-point gap in program quality.
Wildcats 0/1000/100 Jaguars
Kentucky Wildcats
0-0 (0% win rate)
South Alabama Jaguars
0-0 (0% win rate)
UK is 0-0 vs USA at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
1–5
2024
USA wins35 – 29
2023
USA wins33 – 27
2022
USA wins34 – 11
2021
UK wins46 – 41
2020
USA wins43 – 15
2019
USA wins48 – 44
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
Kentucky Wildcats
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
South Alabama Jaguars
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Sep 26, 4:45 PM UTC
Network
SEC Network
Stadium
Unknown Stadium