Gameday Live Arkansas vs A&M

The Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Texas A&M Aggies Saturday afternoon at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Texas). Check out the HawgSports.com staff predictions.

WHO: Arkansas Razorbacks (2-2, 0-1 SEC) vs. No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies (2-2, 0-1 SEC)

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. (CDT)

WHERE: AT&T Stadium (80,000 cap.), Arlington (Texas)

TV: ESPN

STREAMING: Available via ESPN app or found HERE

RADIO: Razorback Sports Network from IMG (99.5 FM/1290 AM in Fayetteville), Sirius Channel 99, XM Channel 190. It is available online on TuneIn

WEATHER: 85 degrees (retractable roof). 

BETTING LINE: Texas A&M is favored by 23.5 points

PETE ROULIER | 3-1 overall, 2-2 against the spread

Admittedly, after watching the Hogs dominate Colorado State in the fourth quarter two Saturdays ago, I had a feeling maybe this team had turned the corner and a bowl game was possible. With the embarrassing loss to San Jose State last weekend in Fayetteville, obviously the Hogs still have a long way to go before they will be competitive in the SEC again. 

Razorback quarterback Nick Starkel threw five interceptions against the Spartans, and he will likely not do that again this season. He has a lot to prove with his back against the wall facing his former team, and I believe he will perform well. That being said, Jimbo Fisher will have his team ready and the upset isn’t going to happen. Texas A&M 35, Arkansas 17

TREY BIDDY | 3-1 overall, 1-3 against the spread

It has been a rough seven seasons for the Razorbacks since Texas A&M joined the SEC, and something has to change. The Hogs have lost all seven meetings with the Aggies, including five straight close games with four coming by seven points. Arkansas has a Texas A&M graduate coaching the team, a former Texas A&M defensive coordinator, a former Texas A&M secondary coach, a former Texas A&M starting running back and a former Texas A&M starting quarterback. Though outmanned in 2018, they played them within seven points, 24-17. At some point the Razorbacks are going to end the streak and get back to their winning ways over A&M (41-24-3 in favor of Arkansas before A&M joined the SEC)...but it probably won't happen this year. Texas A&M 45, Arkansas 21

1COMMENTS

DANNY WEST | 2-2 overall, 0-4 against the spread

Against my better judgement following Arkansas' home loss to lowly San Jose State last weekend, I'm going with the recent trend of Arkansas making this a dog fight. There's no doubt the Razorbacks have had a gut-check type of week, but the Aggies have had to take a strong look in the mirror, too. In the end, A&M's ability to get off the field on third down defense, while facing an Arkansas offense that has struggled to convert, will be the deciding factor. As usual, this one will be closer than most anticipated, but the Aggies will come out on top. Texas A&M 31, Arkansas 20