Will Stein secures first signature win for Kentucky Football at Texas A&M
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Will Stein leads Kentucky Football to a 31-21 victory over No. 9 Texas A&M on September 19, 2026. This marks Kentucky's second top-10 road win since 1978 and their first over Texas A&M since 1952. The win comes following a heavy loss to Alabama, where Kentucky had a strong first half but ultimately fell. Stein's victory is noteworthy as he becomes the first UK head coach to beat a top-25 team on the road in his first season. The Wildcats aim for a bowl game appearance, having struggled with a 9-15 record over the previous two seasons without bowl eligibility.
- •Kentucky scores 28 unanswered points in the win.
- •This is Kentucky's first win in Texas since 1963.
- •Stein is the first UK coach to win at a top-10 opponent in first season.
- •Kentucky aims for its first bowl game since 2023.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Will Stein already making Kentucky Football history after scoring first signature win at No. 9 Texas A&M
"Will Stein is changing the game for Kentucky Football.
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