Kentucky Wildcats upset No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies 31-21 in college football game

In a surprising upset, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies 31-21 at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, on September 19, 2026. Kentucky's quarterback Kenny Minchey threw two touchdown passes, while running back CJ Baxter added two rushing scores. The Wildcats dominated the third quarter, scoring 21 unanswered points after a tied first half. This victory marked Kentucky's first win over a ranked opponent in nearly two years and was significant for first-year coach Will Stein.