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Kentucky briefs, Sept. 20: Kentucky football stuns No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21; Keeneland sale posts record seven-figure sales

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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.

Lexington & campus

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 A&M 31-21 in College Station — Kentucky upset No. 9 Texas A&M 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 A&M 31-21 in Bateman's return to College Station — Kentucky's defense held Texas A&M 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 A&M 31-21 for historic road win — Coach Will Stein's Kentucky squad defeated No. 9 Texas A&M 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 A&M — Mark Stein earned his first signature victory as Kentucky football head coach with a 31-21 road upset over No. 9 Texas A&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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