Kentucky defeated No. 9 Texas A&M 31‑21, giving rookie coach Will Stein his first road win and marking Kentucky’s first top‑10 SEC victory by a first‑year coach since 2010.
Kentucky used a dominant third quarter to beat No. 9 Texas A&M 31‑21 on Saturday. Quarterback Kenny Minchey threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns, while running back CJ Baxter added two rushing scores. Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed completed 26 of 49 passes for 236 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.
The win was coach Will Stein’s first road victory and the first time a first‑year Kentucky coach has defeated a top‑10 SEC opponent, joining Joker Phillips (2010) and John Ray (1969). Stein said the result was a "giant victory" and outlined the physicality and toughness he expects each week.
Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said he did not take any positives from the game and praised Kentucky’s performance. Reed later noted the loss as a learning experience. The report draws on information from ESPN News Services and the Associated Press.