Arkansas faces Texas A&M on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Arkansas
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03 | Cincinnati | W 31-24 | Home |
| 09/10 | S Carolina | W 44-30 | Home |
| 09/17 | Missouri St | W 38-27 | Home |
| 09/24 | Texas A&M | 7:00 pm | Neutral |
| 10/01 | Alabama | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 10/08 | Miss State | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/15 | BYU | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/29 | Auburn | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 11/05 | Liberty | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/12 | LSU | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/19 | Mississippi | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/25 | Missouri | 3:30 pm | Away |
Texas A&M
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03 | Sam Hous St | W 31-0 | Home |
| 09/10 | App State | L 14-17 | Home |
| 09/17 | Miami (FL) | W 17-9 | Home |
| 09/24 | Arkansas | 7:00 pm | Neutral |
| 10/01 | Miss State | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 10/08 | Alabama | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/22 | S Carolina | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/29 | Mississippi | 8:00 pm | Home |
| 11/05 | Florida | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/12 | Auburn | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 11/19 | U Mass | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/26 | LSU | 12:00 pm | Home |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Arkansas | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 38 | 32 |
| Sagarin | 33 | 21 |
| Massey Composite | 13 | 26 |
| PiRate Ratings | 14 | 20 |
Key Stats
| Stat | Arkansas | Texas A&M |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 37.5 | 22.5 |
| Scoring Defense | 27.0 | 8.5 |
| Total Offense | 452.0 | 338.5 |
| Rushing Offense | 259.5 | 96.5 |
| Passing Offense | 192.5 | 242.0 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 173.49 | 150.10 |
| Total Defense | 427.5 | 256.5 |
| Rushing Defense | 76.5 | 144.0 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 351.0 | 112.5 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 140.08 | 84.83 |
| Turnover Margin | 2.00 | -1.00 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.531 | 0.429 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.667 | 0.000 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.423 | 0.312 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.667 | 0.667 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.900 | 1.000 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.778 | 0.600 |
| Net Punting | 31.22 | 42.5 |
| Punt Returns | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Kickoff Returns | 25.0 | 48.0 |
| First Downs Offense | 51 | 32 |
| First Downs Defense | 47 | 32 |
| Penalties/Game | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 92.0 | 57.5 |
Players to Watch
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, WR Warren Thompson, DB Jalen Catalon, LB Bumper Pool, RB Raheim Sanders, C Ricky Stromberg, OL Brady Latham, K/P Cam Little, P Reid Bauer.
Texas A&M
QB Max Johnson, RB Devon Achane, OL Bryce Foster, DL McKinnley Jackson, DB Antonio Johnson, DB Myles Jones, OL Layden Robinson, WR/RS Ainias Smith, P Nik Constantinou.
Injuries
Arkansas
[RB] Dominique Johnson (Knee) – Questionable
[QB] Kade Renfro (Knee) – Questionable
[WR] Isaiah Sategna (Undisclosed) – Questionable
[DB] Jalen Catalon (Shoulder) – Out
Texas A&M
[DB] Smoke Bouie (Disciplinary) – Questionable
[DB] Denver Harris (Disciplinary) – Questionable
[WR] Chris Marshall (Disciplinary) – Questionable
[DL] Walter Nolen (Leg) – Questionable
[WR] Evan Stewart (Disciplinary) – Questionable
Source: statfox.com
Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Football Series History
Arkansas leads 42-32
Comments
This is another tough one to pick. I’m going with the Hogs though, because of their really strong rushing game. A&M’s rushing defense is ranked in the 80s nationally. They are very vulnerable to a strong running game like Arkansas possesses.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Arkansas 31, Texas A&M 35
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Arkansas 31, Texas A&M 21
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:00 PM CT (7:00 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the ESPN Network.
