Kentucky vs Texas A&M head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 3, Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The Breakdown
#8 Texas A&M's 72 composite tops Kentucky's 63, driven by a 4★ D-line and 5★ back.
When Kentucky has the ball: 3★ receivers averaging 2.3 years draw Texas A&M's 3.8★, 3.3-year secondary. Tough sledding outside.
When Texas A&M has the ball: 5★ Rueben Owens runs at Kentucky's 3.7★ linebackers averaging 2.3 years. Biggest gap on the field.
Swing factor: Dead-even QB duel: Kenny Minchey and Marcel Reed both 4★, both three years in.
X-factor: Week 3 September road trip to College Station, where Kentucky starts 11 of 22 portal additions.