9 Texas A&M 31‑21, giving rookie coach Will Stein his first road win and marking the program’s first ranked victory since 2024.
Kentucky defeated No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 on Saturday, using a dominant third‑quarter surge. Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes and CJ Baxter added two rushing scores; Kentucky outgained the Aggies 196 yards to 20 in the third quarter.
The victory was rookie head coach Will Stein’s first road win and Kentucky’s first win over a ranked opponent since downing No. 6 Ole Miss on Sept. 28, 2024. Stein became the third first‑year Kentucky coach to beat a top‑10 SEC team, joining Joker Phillips (2010) and John Ray (1969).
Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed completed 26 of 49 passes for 236 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Kentucky defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, who spent the prior two years in the same role at A&M, helped limit the Aggies’ offense. Notable Kentucky plays included a 42‑yard TD pass to Kenny Darby and a 52‑yard field goal by Adam Zouagui.
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