# Kentucky Wildcats' Turnover Margin Leads to 6-1 Start

> Kentucky's turnover margin helps them reach 6-1 with SEC title hopes.
- Title: Kentucky Wildcats' Turnover Margin Leads to 6-1 Start
- Summary: Kentucky's turnover margin helps them reach 6-1 with SEC title hopes. Kentucky's strong turnover margin has propelled them to a 6-1 start and SEC…
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- Source: Kentucky Wildcats On SI — https://si.com/college/kentucky/football/turnover-margin-is-a-big-reason-for-kentucky-6-1-start
- Published: 2026-10-19T19:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kentucky wildcats, turnover margin, sec, ap poll, will stein, kentucky football, ball excellence, sports
## Kentucky football starts strong
Kentucky football has an historic 6-1 start with no first-year head coach achieving this in over 100 years.
## Turnover margin leads to success
Kentucky has the best turnover margin in the SEC with a plus-11 in turnovers and fourth in FBS.
## Oklahoma game highlights
Kentucky won against Oklahoma with Ty Bryant interception leading to a touchdown and a pick six.
## Coach Stein on turnover margin
Coach Stein said turnover margin is something they take pride in and gives more chances to win.

> Turnover margin is something we take pride in
## Ball excellence strategy
Kentucky has been talking about ball excellence since the summer and it is paying off.
## Key takeaway

Kentucky's strong turnover margin has propelled them to a 6-1 start and SEC championship contention.