LEXINGTON, Ky. — SEC Nation, SEC Network's weekly traveling pregame show, is coming to Lexington for Kentucky football's Southeastern Conference opener against Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 12.

The show will originate from the lawn in front of William T. Young Library on the University of Kentucky campus and air live on SEC Network from 9 a.m. to noon ET. The broadcast will feature new host Matt Barrie, who was named to the position in May after spending 13 years at ESPN in various roles. Barrie joins returning analysts Paul Finebaum, Tim Tebow and Roman Harper, along with newcomer Chase Daniel and reporter Marion Crowder, with Marty Smith and Ryan McGee expanding their coverage throughout the morning.

Fans are encouraged to attend the live broadcast at William T. Young Library as the Wildcats prepare for one of college football's marquee matchups. The Kentucky-Alabama game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. It marks Kentucky's SEC opener under first-year coach Will Stein following the program's 45-13 victory over Youngstown State in the season opener.

Following SEC Nation, Marty & McGee Presented by Old Trapper will air live from the set from noon to 12:45 p.m. ET. Kentucky's campus will also be home to The Paul Finebaum Show, with #FinebaumFriday live from 3-7 p.m. ET.

Free non-permit parking for SEC Nation is available in Parking Structure #2, accessible from University Drive near the W.T. Young Library. Limited primary inventory tickets for the game are still available.