GAME RECAP | SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Kentucky turned a 7-7 halftime tie into a 28-7 lead with three third-quarter touchdowns, defeating ninth-ranked Texas A&M 31-21 at Kyle Field on September 19.
Kenny Minchey's 42-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Darby opened the second-half scoring. C.J. Baxter followed with two short touchdown runs as the Wildcats built the cushion that carried them through the final quarter.
Kentucky's official postgame notes credited Minchey with 252 passing yards and two touchdowns on 14-of-18 passing. Baxter rushed for 87 yards and two scores. Sam Greene supplied an early fourth-down stop and an interception; Jordan Castell added another interception during Texas A&M's fourth-quarter comeback attempt.
The victory was Will Stein's first against a ranked opponent as Kentucky's head coach and snapped the Aggies' 19-game home winning streak. Kentucky left the game 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the SEC.
CFN TAKEAWAY
Kentucky paired its scoring burst with defensive stops that kept Texas A&M from immediately answering. That combination turned one strong quarter into control of the game, while the late interception prevented the Aggies from making the finish tighter.
Sources: Kentucky Athletics: official game recap · Kentucky Athletics: official postgame notes · Kentucky Athletics: Stein’s first ranked win
