Texas A&M drops to No. 20 in Coaches Poll after loss to Kentucky
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Texas A&M fell 12 spots to No. 20 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following a 31-21 defeat to Kentucky on September 16. The Aggies struggled throughout the game, trailing 28-7 late in the third quarter before adding two late scores. The team allowed 408 total yards, including 156 rushing yards and two touchdowns from CJ Baxter, a Texas transfer. With the loss, Texas A&M's hopes for the College Football Playoff appear diminished as they prepare to face LSU in Week 4 in what is considered a crucial game.
- •Texas A&M's loss to unranked Kentucky occurred at Kyle Field.
- •The Aggies now hold a 2-1 record with an SEC loss.
- •Texas A&M's defense allowed 408 total yards in the game.
- •Next up, Texas A&M faces LSU in a must-win matchup.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M plunges in US LBM Coaches Poll
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M drops 12 spots in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 3 loss
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Week 4 US LBM Coaches Poll: No. 1 Texas will play at Tennessee
"Texas A&M unsurprisingly dropped 12 spots to No. 20 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after Saturday's shocking loss to Kentucky.
"US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings ahead of Week 4 of the 2026 season.
"The Week 3 US LBM Coaches Poll was released on Sept. 20. See what has changed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:09 PMTexas A&M plunges in US LBM Coaches Poll
The Week 3 US LBM Coaches Poll was released on Sept. 20. See what has changed.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:44 PMTexas A&M drops 12 spots in the US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 3 loss
Texas A&M unsurprisingly dropped 12 spots to No. 20 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after Saturday's shocking loss to Kentucky.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:37 PMWeek 4 US LBM Coaches Poll: No. 1 Texas will play at Tennessee
US LBM Coaches Poll top 25 college football rankings ahead of Week 4 of the 2026 season.
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