Kentucky
31–21
at
Texas A&M
Sept. 19, 2026 · Kyle Field, College Station
Game Summary
Kentucky defeated Texas A&M 31–21 on Sept. 19, 2026. The teams were tied 7–7 at halftime. The Wildcats outscored Texas A&M 24–14 after the break.
Box Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 0 | 7 | 21 | 3 | 31 |
| Texas A&M | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
Halftime score · Kentucky 7, Texas A&M 7
TV: ESPN
Announcers: Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Kris Budden (reporter)
Referee: James Carter
Attendance: 105,186
Stadium: Kyle Field, College Station
Uniform combination: White / White / White
References: UK Athletics game book · Broadcast listing · Uniform source
| Team Statistics | Kentucky | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST DOWNS | 18 | 23 |
| NET YARDS RUSHING | 156 | 187 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 35 |
| NET YARDS PASSING | 252 | 236 |
| Completions-Attempts-Int | 14-18-0 | 26-49-2 |
| TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS | 408 | 423 |
| Total offense plays | 54 | 84 |
| Fumbles: Number-Lost | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Penalties: Number-Yards | 7-59 | 2-10 |
| Possession Time | 29:35 | 30:25 |
| Third-Down Conversions | 3-9 | 9-17 |
| Fourth-Down Conversions | 1-1 | 3-6 |
Scoring Summary
Running scores list Kentucky first.
| Period | Time | Scoring Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 05:18 | TAMU – C.Baker 2 yd rush (D.Olano kick) | 0–7 |
| 2nd | 01:59 | UK – H.Boyer 3 yd pass from K.Minchey (A.Zouagui kick) | 7–7 |
| 3rd | 11:07 | UK – K.Darby 42 yd pass from K.Minchey (A.Zouagui kick) | 14–7 |
| 3rd | 03:55 | UK – C.Baxter 3 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 21–7 |
| 3rd | 00:16 | UK – C.Baxter 2 yd rush (A.Zouagui kick) | 28–7 |
| 4th | 11:37 | TAMU – M.Reed 5 yd rush (D.Olano kick) | 28–14 |
| 4th | 08:22 | UK – A.Zouagui 52 yd FG | 31–14 |
| 4th | 03:45 | TAMU – M.Riley 5 yd pass from M.Reed (D.Olano kick) | 31–21 |
Full official box score and individual statistics (PDF)