Kentucky briefs, Sept. 20: Kentucky football stuns No. 9 Texas AM 3121; Keeneland sale posts record sevenfigure sales
Sep 20, 2026
Kentucky’s football team pulled off a major upset on the road Saturday, while the thoroughbred industry continued strong sales at Keeneland’s September yearling auction.
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Keeneland September sale posts stronger averages in fifth session — Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale
saw strong results in its fifth session, with average prices up 7.74% and median prices up 11.11% compared to last year. Four yearlings sold for $1 million or more, bringing the season total to a record 69 seven-figure sales.
Sports
Kentucky football: Wildcats upset No. 9 Texas AM 31-21 in College Station — Kentucky upset No. 9 Texas AM 31-21 in College Station, scoring 21 third-quarter points behind efficient quarterback play by Kenny Minchey and strong defensive performances.
Kentucky football: UK defense dominates Texas AM 31-21 in Bateman’s return to College Station — Kentucky’s defense held Texas AM to 21 points Saturday in a 31-21 SEC victory, with defensive coordinator Jay Bateman earning praise in his return to College Station where he previously worked for the Aggies.
Kentucky football: Wildcats stun No. 9 Texas AM 31-21 for historic road win — Coach Will Stein’s Kentucky squad defeated No. 9 Texas AM 31-21 on the road, marking his first SEC win and first victory over a ranked opponent in his inaugural season.
Kentucky football: Stein gets first signature win in third game as UK coach with 31-21 upset over No. 9 Texas AM — Mark Stein earned his first signature victory as Kentucky football head coach with a 31-21 road upset over No. 9 Texas Aamp;M on Saturday, becoming only the third first-year UK coach to defeat a top-10 opponent and the first to do so away from home.
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UK Athletics: No. 9 Texas AM falls to Kentucky 31-21 in College Station
UK Athletics: UK Defense Dominates Texas AM in Bateman’s Return to College Station
UK Athletics: Kentucky stuns No. 9 Texas AM for historic road win
UK Athletics: Stein Gets First Signature Win in Third Game as UK Coach
Keeneland: Keeneland September sale posts stronger averages in fifth session
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