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Texas A&M falls 22 spots in USA TODAY Re-Rank after Kentucky loss

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Texas A&M falls 22 spots in USA TODAY Re-Rank after Kentucky loss

Summary

Texas A&M dropped 22 spots to No. 31 in USA TODAY's Re-Rank following a home loss to Kentucky. The Aggies, under Coach Mike Elko, faced a difficult game where quarterback Marcel Reed struggled, completing only 53% of his passes and throwing two interceptions. Kentucky dominated in the second half, raising questions about Texas A&M's performance and status in the rankings. The Aggies now prepare for a crucial SEC matchup against No. 11 LSU, where both teams seek their first conference win of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Texas A&M dropped to No. 31 in USA TODAY's Re-Rank.
•Quarterback Marcel Reed had a poor performance against Kentucky.
•Texas A&M and LSU are both 0-1 in SEC play.
•Last year, Texas A&M defeated LSU 49-25 in Baton Rouge.
•Aggies face a critical road test against LSU on Saturday.

Latest Updates

10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M drops more than a dozen spots in ESPN's Power Rankings
9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M drops 20-plus spots in the latest US TODAY Re-Rank

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