Texas A&M and Arkansas meet on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Texas A&M
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. New Mexico | W 52 – 10 |
| 9-Sep | at Miami (FL) | L 33 – 48 |
| 16-Sep | vs. Louisiana-Monroe | W 47 – 3 |
| 23-Sep | vs. Auburn | W 27 – 10 |
| 30-Sep | vs. Arkansas* | |
| 7-Oct | vs. Alabama | |
| 14-Oct | at Tennessee | |
| 28-Oct | vs. South Carolina | |
| 4-Nov | at Ole Miss | |
| 11-Nov | vs. Mississippi State | |
| 18-Nov | vs. Abilene Christian | |
| 25-Nov | at LSU |
Arkansas
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. Western Carolina | W 56 – 13 |
| 9-Sep | vs. Kent State | W 28 – 6 |
| 16-Sep | vs. BYU | L 31 – 38 |
| 23-Sep | at LSU | L 31 – 34 |
| 30-Sep | vs. Texas A&M* | |
| 7-Oct | at Ole Miss | |
| 14-Oct | at Alabama | |
| 21-Oct | vs. Mississippi State | |
| 4-Nov | at Florida | |
| 11-Nov | vs. Auburn | |
| 18-Nov | vs. FIU | |
| 24-Nov | vs. Missouri |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Texas A&M | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 16 | 34 |
| Sagarin | 39 | 29 |
| Massey Composite | 21 | 49 |
| PiRate Ratings | 24 | 30 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Team | National Rank |
Conference Rank |
Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct | Texas A&M Arkansas |
23 33 |
3 6 |
0.490 0.472 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
2 45 |
1 6 |
0.204 0.360 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Arkansas Texas A&M |
22 26 |
3 4 |
0.714 0.667 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
17 63 |
3 6 |
0.333 0.500 |
| Blocked Kicks | Texas A&M | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Arkansas Texas A&M |
1 92 |
1 11 |
0 1 |
| Blocked Punts | Texas A&M | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Arkansas Texas A&M |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Arkansas Texas A&M |
19 34 |
4 7 |
0.709 0.671 |
| Defensive TDs | Arkansas | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fewest Penalties | Texas A&M Arkansas |
110 121 |
12 14 |
31 36 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Texas A&M Arkansas |
114 124 |
12 14 |
7.75 9.00 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Texas A&M Arkansas |
91 120 |
12 14 |
243 314 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Texas A&M Arkansas |
95 123 |
12 14 |
60.75 78.50 |
| First Downs Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
7 62 |
2 10 |
56 75 |
| First Downs Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
29 55 |
4 6 |
97 86 |
| Fumbles Lost | Arkansas Texas A&M |
17 43 |
1 6 |
1 2 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Arkansas Texas A&M |
58 87 |
5 8 |
2 1 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
87 110 |
11 13 |
20.91 23.25 |
| Kickoff Returns | Arkansas Texas A&M |
37 52 |
6 9 |
22.29 20.88 |
| Net Punting | Arkansas Texas A&M |
9 27 |
2 6 |
43.93 41.80 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Texas A&M Arkansas |
23 41 |
5 10 |
2 3 |
| Passes Intercepted | Arkansas Texas A&M |
12 110 |
3 13 |
6 1 |
| Passing Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
18 70 |
5 11 |
301.2 236.5 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Texas A&M Arkansas |
16 75 |
2 10 |
164.0 231.2 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Arkansas Texas A&M |
71 77 |
10 11 |
12.13 11.81 |
| Punt Return Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
33 41 |
6 7 |
3.00 3.75 |
| Punt Returns | Arkansas Texas A&M |
3 54 |
1 11 |
25.67 8.67 |
| Red Zone Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
78 78 |
9 9 |
0.857 0.857 |
| Red Zone Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
10 14 |
1 2 |
0.952 0.941 |
| Rushing Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
21 38 |
5 7 |
89.0 109.8 |
| Rushing Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
72 75 |
8 9 |
149.5 147.8 |
| Sacks Allowed | Texas A&M Arkansas |
43 104 |
4 11 |
1.50 2.75 |
| Scoring Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
30 58 |
7 10 |
17.8 22.8 |
| Scoring Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
17 32 |
4 6 |
39.8 36.5 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Texas A&M Arkansas |
34 62 |
5 6 |
4.50 5.50 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Arkansas Texas A&M |
23 33 |
5 8 |
167.69 157.12 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
57 90 |
8 12 |
124.09 141.79 |
| Team Sacks | Arkansas Texas A&M |
11 18 |
2 4 |
3.50 3.25 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Texas A&M Arkansas |
10 14 |
2 4 |
8.5 8.0 |
| Time of Possession | Arkansas Texas A&M |
14 65 |
2 7 |
32:46 30:01 |
| Total Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
14 41 |
2 8 |
273.8 320.2 |
| Total Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
30 76 |
5 12 |
450.8 384.2 |
| Turnover Margin | Arkansas Texas A&M |
16 95 |
1 12 |
1.00 -0.50 |
| Turnovers Gained | Arkansas Texas A&M |
20 118 |
1 13 |
8 2 |
| Turnovers Lost | Arkansas Texas A&M |
30 30 |
5 5 |
4 4 |
| Winning Percentage | Texas A&M Arkansas |
29 61 |
4 11 |
0.750 0.500 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Texas A&M
QB Conner Weigman (out), RB Amari Daniels, WR Ainias Smith, OL Bryce Foster, OL Layden Robinson, OL Bryce Foster, OL Reuben Fatheree, DT McKinnley Jackson, LB Edgerrin Cooper, LB Bryce Anderson, S Demani Richardson, P Nik Constantinou.
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, RB Raheim Sanders, WR Andrew Armstrong, OL Beaux Limmer, DE Trajan Jeffcoat, DL Cameron Ball, LB Chris Paul, CB Dwight McGlothem, K Cam Little.
INJURIES
Texas A&M
Player POS Status
C. Weigman QB out for season – Ankle
J. Gilbert DB Out indefinitely – Shoulder
N. Thomas WR Prob Sat – Undisclosed
D. Green TE out for season – Knee
Arkansas
Player POS Status
R. Sanders RB Ques Sat – Knee
S. Mbake WR out for season – Knee
Source: Covers.com
Texas A&M vs. Arkansas Football Series History
Arkansas leads 42-34-3
COMMENTS
Two former Southwest Conference members meet in Arlington, Texas for an SEC game. I’d probably pick A&M to win this one if quarterback Conner Weigman was playing but he isn’t. I think that will help Arkansas’ cause and the hogs will prevail. In recent history A&M has dominated this series winning 10 of the last 11 meetings between the schools, so you never know.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas A&M 30, Arkansas 27
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Arkansas 38, Texas A&M 35
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas A&M 30, Arkansas 27
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Arkansas 38, Texas A&M 35
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 12:00 PM ET. Watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
