Texas A&M suffers upset loss to Kentucky; USC struggles in Week 3 grades

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Texas A&M suffers upset loss to Kentucky; USC struggles in Week 3 grades
Summary

In Week 3 of college football, Texas A&M was upset by Kentucky 31-21 at Kyle Field, marking a disappointing start to their season's challenging slate. This loss resulted in an 'F' grade for A&M, which has six ranked opponents still ahead. USC fared poorly as well, earning a 'D' for their performance against Rutgers, which was considered uncharacteristic. Only one team received an 'A' for their efforts during the week, highlighting difficulties among some national title contenders. The grades reflect concerns about performance as teams head into tougher matchups in the coming weeks.

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  • Texas A&M loses to Kentucky 31-21, earning an 'F' grade.
  • USC earns a 'D' for underwhelming performance against Rutgers.
  • Only one team received an 'A' in Week 3 assessments.
  • A&M faces six more ranked opponents this season.
  • The loss diminishes A&M's national title chances significantly.
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  • 11:37 AMCBS SportsCollege football grades: Texas A&M earns 'F' mark for Kentucky dud, USC gets 'D' on Week 3 report card
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