WILDCATS TAKE DOWN NO. 9 TEXAS A&M ON THE ROAD, 31-21

COLLEGE STATION, TX - Kentucky football responded in a big way Saturday, taking down No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 at Kyle Field to move to 2-1 on the season.

After last week’s matchup with Alabama, the Wildcats came out and put together one of their best performances of the young season. Kentucky finished with 408 total yards, including 252 through the air and 156 on the ground.

Kenny Minchey continued to lead the offense, completing 14 of 18 passes for 252 yards and two touchdowns without throwing an interception. DJ Miller led Kentucky with 96 receiving yards, while Kenny Darby added 64 yards and a 42-yard touchdown catch. Henry Boyer also caught a touchdown.

CJ Baxter was another major part of the win. He rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns while adding 28 receiving yards for 115 total yards. Jason Patterson added 58 rushing yards.

The defense also stepped up against the Aggies. Jordan Castell and Sam Greene each recorded an interception, with Castell finishing with 13 tackles and Greene adding six tackles. Kentucky held Texas A&M to 21 points and forced two turnovers.

Kentucky now returns home at 2-1 with plenty of momentum heading into its next matchup.

by Austin Stuckey, The Stable

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PLAYER OF THE GAME: CJ BAXTER

Baxter delivered one of his biggest performances of the season, rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns while adding 28 receiving yards. He finished with 115 total yards in Kentucky’s road win. --- Photography Credit: University of Kentucky Athletics