Kentucky-Texas A&M winners, losers: Will Stein gets big win as Marcel Reed flops

Kentucky stunned No. 8 Texas A&M with a 21-point third quarter and won 31-21 at Kyle Field to shake things up in the SEC.

While delivering the type of win that could help vault the Wildcats to new heights in coach Will Stein’s first season, the upset reveals flaws in how A&M is constructed and be a harbinger for a disappointing season for Mike Elko and the Aggies.

A week ago, Kentucky led No. 10 Alabama 17-13 at halftime but were blanked from there amid some very sloppy play and lost 45-17.

This time, the Wildcats blew things open in the second half to deliver the type of result that could impact the College Football Playoff. Here are the biggest winners and losers from the upset:

The latest under-40 offensive wunderkind to take over a Power Four program, Stein earned praise during his stint as an offensive coordinator at Oregon and elsewhere for his development of skill talent, especially quarterbacks. Facing off against a defense that had allowed just 436 yards through two games, the Wildcats gained 408 yards on 7.9 yards per play. Coming out of the break, the offense scored on drives spanning 75, 83 and 33 yards…

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