Kentucky scores 21 unanswered in third quarter to beat Texas A&M 31-21

Kentucky defeated No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 on September 19, 2026, with a decisive third quarter where they scored 21 unanswered points. The Wildcats' victory capped off a strong performance after a disappointing loss to No. 11 Alabama the previous week. Quarterback CJ Baxter contributed significantly with multiple rushing touchdowns, including a pivotal touchdown that extended Kentucky's lead to 21 points. Adam Zouagui added to the score with a long field goal, while defensive efforts sealed the win, highlighted by an interception from Jordan Castell. Kentucky's win marks a notable early success for new head coach Will Stein.

• 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky upsets No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 thanks to 3rd-quarter flurry