A third-quarter surge under first-year coach Will Stein powered the Wildcats to the upset, giving Stein his first road win in conference play and Kentucky its first victory over a ranked opponent in nearly two years.The Wildcats last defeated a ranked opponent on Sept.
28, 2024, when they beat then-No.6 Ole Miss 20-17.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.Texas A&M’s offense faced a familiar challenge Saturday against a Kentucky defense led by former Aggies assistant coach Jay Bateman.
Kentucky’s defensive coordinator spent the past two seasons on Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s staff.BIJAN ROBINSON BELIEVES TEXAS' COMEBACK OVER OHIO STATE CAN CHANGE ENTIRE SEASON TRAJECTORYKentucky Wildcats tight end Henry Boyer (87) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, Sept.19, 2026.
(Maria Lysaker/Imagn Images)Bateman’s familiarity appeared to pay off as Kentucky kept Texas A&M off balance throughout the game, limiting quarterback Marcel Reed to 236 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions."This is what I expect us to do," Stein said."That’s how I expect us to play.
That is the physicality, that’s the toughness, that’s the competitiveness, that’s the grit that I expect us to play with every single Saturday."Minchey, a transfer from Notre Dame, found Kenny Darby wide open for a 42-yard touchdown on the first drive of the second half to break a 7-all tie.Kentucky Wildcats tight end Henry Boyer (87) scores a touchdown in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, Sept.12, 2026.
(Joe Buvid/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Kentucky running back CJ Baxter then put together rushing touchdowns on the Wildcats' nex...