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Kentucky Stuns Texas A&M in SEC Upset
Kentucky's defense shocks ninth-ranked Texas A&M in SEC upset.
In brief
Kentucky's defense shocks ninth-ranked Texas A&M in SEC upset. Kentucky defeated ninth-ranked Texas A&M 31-21 with a dominant defense led by former Aggies assistant coach Jay Bateman. Originally reported by OutKick.
Kentucky shocks Texas A&M
Kentucky stunned ninth-ranked Texas A&M 31-21 in a Southeastern Conference game Saturday at Kyle Field in College Station.
First-year coach leads upset
First-year coach Will Stein secured Kentucky's first road win in conference play and first victory over a ranked opponent in nearly two years.
Defense led by Jay Bateman
Kentucky's defense, coached by former Texas A&M assistant Jay Bateman, limited Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed to 236 yards and two interceptions.
Key plays in second half
Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Darby, followed by running back CJ Baxter scoring two rushing touchdowns.
Texas A&M's final drive
Texas A&M cut the lead to 31-21 with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Marcel Reed to Micah Riley with less than four minutes remaining.
What happens next
Kentucky returns home to host South Alabama next week while Texas A&M travels to LSU.
The bottom line
Kentucky defeated ninth-ranked Texas A&M 31-21 with a dominant defense led by former Aggies assistant coach Jay Bateman.
