Texas A&M earns CBS Sports’ lowest Week 3 grade after Kentucky defeat
The Aggies’ 31–21 home loss sharply damaged their national championship prospects, while Ole Miss claimed the week’s only A.
Texas A&M received an F from CBS Sports after Kentucky defeated the Aggies 31–21 at Kyle Field, a result the report said sharply reduced the team’s national championship prospects.
Quarterback Marcel Reed threw two interceptions, while Kentucky averaged 7.6 yards per play against Texas A&M. The Aggies face LSU next and still have six ranked opponents remaining, according to the assessment.
USC received a D despite beating Rutgers 42–35. The Trojans conceded 35 points and allowed Rutgers to produce five touchdown drives of at least 75 yards, with Oregon next on their schedule.
Ole Miss was the only team to earn an A after its 45–14 victory over LSU. CBS Sports praised quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels’ defence, describing the performance as a strong statement from a team assessed among the national championship contenders.
The report graded teams with national championship odds of +3000 or better. Its grades are an editorial assessment rather than an official ranking, while the Texas A&M odds were described as having fallen sharply without a specified change.
