Arkansas visits Texas A&M on Saturday in College Station. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Arkansas
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0 | Arkansas | 70 | ESPNU | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Arkansas | 31 | Oklahoma State | 39 | ABC | Noon |
| Sep. 14 | UAB | 27 | Arkansas | 37 | SECN | 4:15 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Arkansas | 24 | Auburn | 14 | TBA | TBA |
| Sep. 28 | Arkansas | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 5 | Tennessee | Arkansas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 19 | LSU | Arkansas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 26 | Arkansas | Mississippi State | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 2 | Ole Miss | Arkansas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Texas | Arkansas | TBA | Noon | ||
| Nov. 23 | LA Tech | Arkansas | ESPN+ | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Arkansas | Missouri | TBA | TBA |
Texas A&M
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Notre Dame | 23 | Texas A&M | 13 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 7 | McNeese | 10 | Texas A&M | 52 | SECN | 12:45 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Texas A&M | 33 | Florida | 20 | ABC | 3:30 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Bowling Green | 20 | Texas A&M | 26 | ESPN+ | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Arkansas | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 5 | Missouri | Texas A&M | TBA | Noon | ||
| Oct. 19 | Texas A&M | Mississippi State | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 26 | LSU | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 2 | Texas A&M | South Carolina | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | New Mexico St. | Texas A&M | SECN | 7:45 PM | ||
| Nov. 23 | Texas A&M | Auburn | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Texas | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Arkansas | Texas A&M |
| ESPN FPI | 23 | 18 |
| Sagarin | 38 | 22 |
| Massey Composite | 45 | 27 |
| PiRate Ratings | 45 | 19 |
KEY STATS
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Arkansas Texas A&M |
2 66 |
1 12 |
0.610 0.408 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
20 28 |
6 8 |
0.292 0.308 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Texas A&M Arkansas |
47 98 |
6 12 |
0.625 0.429 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
90 112 |
12 14 |
0.625 0.750 |
| Blocked Kicks | ||||
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Arkansas Texas A&M |
1 89 |
1 14 |
0 1 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Arkansas Texas A&M |
1 112 |
1 14 |
0 1 |
| Completion Percentage | Arkansas Texas A&M |
114 122 |
15 16 |
0.562 0.545 |
| Defensive TDs | Texas A&M | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Arkansas Texas A&M |
65 88 |
3 10 |
23 28 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Arkansas Texas A&M |
57 80 |
3 8 |
5.75 7.00 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Arkansas Texas A&M |
67 94 |
3 11 |
204 243 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Arkansas Texas A&M |
59 87 |
3 9 |
51.00 60.75 |
| First Downs Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
62 68 |
10 11 |
68 70 |
| First Downs Offense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
2 23 |
2 7 |
117 94 |
| Fumbles Lost | Texas A&M Arkansas |
21 61 |
2 9 |
1 2 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Arkansas | 73 | 10 | 1 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
90 110 |
14 15 |
19.57 21.25 |
| Kickoff Returns | Arkansas Texas A&M |
49 114 |
9 15 |
20.50 15.00 |
| Net Punting | Arkansas Texas A&M |
3 42 |
1 11 |
46.83 40.75 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Texas A&M Arkansas |
34 89 |
6 13 |
2 4 |
| Passes Intercepted | Texas A&M Arkansas |
8 8 |
2 2 |
6 6 |
| Passing Offense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
26 116 |
4 15 |
284.0 161.8 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Texas A&M Arkansas |
52 98 |
9 16 |
189.0 242.3 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Arkansas Texas A&M |
16 74 |
4 12 |
14.75 11.76 |
| Punt Return Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
23 30 |
7 9 |
1.67 3.00 |
| Punt Returns | Arkansas Texas A&M |
44 89 |
6 13 |
11.33 6.00 |
| Red Zone Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
50 89 |
9 14 |
0.800 0.909 |
| Red Zone Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
34 111 |
6 16 |
0.933 0.739 |
| Rushing Defense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
14 62 |
4 13 |
82.8 129.8 |
| Rushing Offense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
8 16 |
2 4 |
256.0 240.0 |
| Sacks Allowed | Texas A&M Arkansas |
18 97 |
3 12 |
0.75 2.25 |
| Scoring Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
41 48 |
11 12 |
18.3 20.0 |
| Scoring Offense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
20 62 |
5 13 |
40.5 31.0 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Texas A&M Arkansas |
1 92 |
1 12 |
2.00 5.75 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Arkansas Texas A&M |
90 100 |
13 14 |
129.65 123.91 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
34 60 |
9 11 |
112.57 123.33 |
| Team Sacks | Arkansas Texas A&M |
76 108 |
11 15 |
1.75 1.25 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Texas A&M Arkansas |
79 94 |
13 15 |
5.5 4.8 |
| Time of Possession | Arkansas Texas A&M |
16 23 |
2 3 |
33:06 32:21 |
| Total Defense | Texas A&M Arkansas |
51 57 |
10 11 |
318.8 325.0 |
| Total Offense | Arkansas Texas A&M |
8 53 |
3 10 |
524.0 417.8 |
| Turnover Margin | Texas A&M Arkansas |
34 64 |
4 11 |
0.75 0.25 |
| Turnovers Gained | Arkansas Texas A&M |
23 41 |
4 7 |
7 6 |
| Turnovers Lost | Texas A&M Arkansas |
26 87 |
4 13 |
3 6 |
| Winning Percentage | Arkansas Texas A&M |
27 27 |
7 7 |
0.750 0.750 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Arkansas
QB Taylen Green, RB Ja’Quinden Jackson, WR Andrew Armstrong, WR Isaiah Sategna, WR Tyrone Broden TE Luke Hasz, C Addison Nichols, OL Josh Braun, OL Patrick Kutas, DE Landon Jackson, DL Erick Gregory, LB Xavian Sorey, LB Stephen Dix, CB Jaylon Braxton, CB Marquise Robinson, S Hudson Clark, S Jayden Johnson, K Matthew Shipley, P Devin Bale, ATH Isaiah Sategna
Texas A&M
QB Conner Weigman, RB Le’veon Moss, WR Moose Muhammad, WR Noah Thomas, TE Donovan Green, C Mark Nabou, OL Chase Bisontis, OL Reuben Fatheree, DT Shemar Turner, DL Shemar Stewart, LB Soloman DeShields, LB Taurean York, CB Will Lee, S Bryce Anderson, S Dalton Brooks, K Randy Bond, P Tyler White
INJURIES
Arkansas
Player POS Status
J. Wilson WR Out
D. James WR Out
R. Dubinion RB Questionable
M. Mitchell DB Questionable
P. Kutas OL Questionable
Texas A&M
Player POS Status
T. Jones DB Out
T. Chappell DB Out
C. Weigman QB Questionable
S. Williams LB Questionable
M. Nabou OL Out
R. Owens RB Out
Source: Covers.com
Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Football Series History
Arkansas leads 42-35-3
COMMENTS
This one is a battle of two former members of the old Southwest Conference. A&M has won three straight since the opening loss to Notre Dame. I think A&M and Arkansas are about equal this season. I’m picking Texas A&M to win since they are the home team.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas A&M 38, Arkansas 21
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas A&M 31, Arkansas 28
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Texas A&M 38, Arkansas 21
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Texas A&M 31, Arkansas 28
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 3:30 pm ET. Watch this SEC football game on the ESPN Network.