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Kentucky Stuns No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 in Coach Will Stein's First Road Game

Kentucky’s defense forced key turnovers and held Texas A&M scoreless after halftime as Will Stein earned his biggest early win.

  • On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, unranked Kentucky defeated No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 in College Station, marking the Wildcats' first ranked and Southeastern Conference win of the season.
  • Head coach Will Stein secured his first signature victory after a difficult start to his tenure in Lexington, delivering a defining early moment for the program.
  • Quarterback Kenny Minchey completed 14-18 for 252 yards and two touchdowns, while running back C.J. Baxter scored twice on the ground to fuel the upset.
  • Kentucky's defense, coordinated by Jay Bateman, forced four turnovers and held the hosts scoreless in the third quarter; Jordan Castell sealed the win with a late interception.
  • Kentucky could enter the Associated Press Top 25 poll following the performance and hosts South Alabama next Saturday at 12:45 p.m. on the SEC Network.
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Kentucky stuns No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 in coach Will Stein's first road game

Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes and CJ Baxter added two scoring runs as Kentucky used a huge third quarter to stun No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21

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