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Updated · Texas A&M Athletics · Sep 19
Kentucky Upsets No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 in SEC Opener
Updated
Updated · Texas A&M Athletics · Sep 19

Kentucky Upsets No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 in SEC Opener

3 articles · Updated · Texas A&M Athletics · Sep 19

Summary

  • Kentucky beat No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 at Kyle Field on Saturday, spoiling the Aggies' SEC opener and handing coach Will Stein his first road win.
  • A 196-20 third quarter swing broke the game open as Kenny Minchey threw 2 touchdown passes, CJ Baxter scored twice, and Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed was picked off 2 times.
  • The result flipped a series that had been historically tight — Texas A&M entered with a 2-1 edge, and the previous three meetings had all been decided by 6 points or fewer.
  • Kentucky's first win over a ranked opponent since 2024 could push the Wildcats into the Top 25, while the loss intensifies scrutiny on a Texas A&M team expected to contend.

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