Kickoff times for Alabama, Kentucky games announced

Herald Staff

Kickoff times and television coverage for WKU’s two games against Southeastern Conference opponents were announced on Monday.

WKU’s Sept. 8 game against defending national champion Alabama will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CST in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.

The Toppers’ Sept. 15 game against in-state foe Kentucky will kick off at 6 p.m. CDT in Lexington and will be broadcast on ESPNU.

WKU will also play on ESPNU on Oct. 11 against Troy and on Nov. 1 against Middle Tennessee State.

The Toppers’ other confirmed television game is a Sept. 22 home date against Southern Mississippi, which will be broadcast on ESPN3.com.

Kickoff times and TV schedules for many Sun Belt games have yet to be determined.