Box Score
| Team stats | Kentucky Wildcats | Texas A&M Aggies |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 18 | 23 |
| Total yards | 408 | 423 |
| Passing yards | 252 | 236 |
| Rushing yards | 156 | 187 |
| Third down | 3-9 | 9-17 |
| Fourth down | 1-1 | 3-6 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Penalties | 7 | 2 |
| Penalty yards | 59 | 10 |
| Possession | 29:35 | 30:25 |
Box score from BALLDONTLIE, updating through the game.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19 · 3:30 P.M. ET · ESPN
Kentucky at No. 9 Texas A&M
Kyle Field, College Station
| Kentucky | Texas A&M | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-1 | 2-0, ranked No. 9 |
| Week 1 | Beat Youngstown State 45-13 | Beat Missouri State 50-0 |
| Week 2 | Lost 45-17 to No. 10 Alabama at home | Beat Arizona State 48-20 |
| Best win | None against a Power Four team | Four touchdowns over a Power Four opponent |
What to Watch
Kentucky’s defense gave up 45 to Alabama in Lexington. Texas A&M’s offense has been at least as efficient through two games, and the Wildcats now have to face it on the road rather than at home in one of the largest venues in the sport.
The angle for Kentucky is tempo and possession count. Keeping this in the 40s on total points is the realistic path, because a track meet at Kyle Field ends one way. The full breakdown is on our Kentucky vs. Texas A&M preview.
The Bottom Line
Kentucky at Texas A&M kicks off Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN from Kyle Field. The scoreboard above updates automatically.