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Kentucky earns top SEC midseason grade; Texas, Texas A&M struggle

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:03 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Kentucky earns top SEC midseason grade; Texas, Texas A&M struggle
Summary

Kentucky has received an 'A+' in CBS Sports' midseason report card for the SEC as of October 19, 2026, highlighting their strong performance amid a challenging league. Meanwhile, Texas and Texas A&M have been noted for disappointing seasons, with Texas currently facing hurdles with their second-half schedule and Texas A&M struggling to find momentum. The SEC remains competitive, featuring no unbeaten teams and only two in the top 10, reflecting the tough nine-game league schedule. This assessment considers each team's preseason expectations alongside current standings.

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  • •Kentucky leads SEC midseason grades with an 'A+'.
  • •Texas and Texas A&M receive lower midseason grades.
  • •SEC has no unbeaten teams entering Week 8.
  • •Only two SEC teams rank in the top 10 of the AP poll.
  • •The conference's nine-game schedule has increased competition.
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  • 8:03 PMCBS Sports — SEC midseason grades: Kentucky's 'A+' is best in class, while Texas and Texas A&M disappoint
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Individual grades on the midseason report card for every team in the SEC

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