Texas A&M hosts Kentucky with strong FPI prediction for Week 3 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

No. 8 Texas A&M (2-0) prepares for its SEC opener against Kentucky (2-0) on Saturday. The Aggies enter the game with a 93.5% chance to win, according to ESPN's Football Power Index. Texas A&M recently dominated Arizona State, led by quarterback Marcel Reed's three touchdown passes. Despite their success, the Aggies' offense has underperformed in yardage, putting pressure on their rushing attack. The focus for Texas A&M's coaching staff this week includes enhancing their running game and involving more players in their offense to ensure success against Kentucky.
- •Texas A&M scored 24 points in the fourth quarter against Arizona State.
- •Kentucky and Texas A&M last faced each other in 2018.
- •Texas A&M's wide receiver rotation includes standout Isaiah Horton.
- •The Aggies' defense has recorded two pick-six scores in their recent games.
- •Texas A&M aims to improve its rushing game ahead of the matchup.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN FPI predicts Texas A&M vs. Kentucky in Week 3
"Texas A&M enters Saturday's home test vs. Kentucky with a 93.5% chance to protect home field.
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