Mike Elko describes Texas A&M's loss to Kentucky as a beatdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:38 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Texas A&M’s football team suffered a 31-21 defeat to Kentucky on September 19, 2026. The Aggies only led early in the game at 7-0, but Kentucky controlled the second half, leading by as much as 21 points. Coach Mike Elko, during a postgame handshake, bluntly acknowledged the loss, saying, 'You guys kicked our ass.' This loss follows a disappointing end to the previous season for Texas A&M, who now faces a challenging matchup against LSU next week.
- •Texas A&M loses 31-21 to Kentucky
- •Aggies only led at 7-0 in the first half
- •Kentucky's offense amassed 408 total yards
- •Mike Elko offered a candid assessment postgame
- •Next, Texas A&M will play against LSU
- 11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Elko perfectly summarized Texas A&M’s stunning loss to Kentucky in 5 words
"Mike Elko was blunt in his assessment of the Aggies' loss to the Wildcats during his postgame handshake with Will Stein.
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