No. 7&Texas A&M and also No. 16 Arkansas clash in a fight of SEC West unbeatens Saturday at AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas.
Video game time is arranged for 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Texas A&M (3-0) will certainly stick to Zach Calzada at quarterback, that replaced Haynes King (fractured leg). The Aggies are winning with an unpleasant protection that has actually allowed just 17 points per game under coach Jimbo Fisher. SN Preseason All-American DeMarvin Leal blazes a trail
with 2.5 sacks. Arkansas (3-0) has been just one of the early-season beloveds, and the Razorbacks have a possibility to move Texas and also Texas A&M. Second-year instructor Sam Pittman has crafted an interesting violation that scores 41 points per video game, as well as quarterback KJ Jefferson leads that diversified rushing attack. MORE: Inside Arkansas'not likely rebirth under Sam Pittman|Picks versus spread out for Top 25 games|
-- Texas A&M joined the SEC in 2012, and also the Aggies have won all 9 neck and neck meetings with the Razorbacks given that joining the conference. That includes 6 triumphes at AT&T Stadium.
-- The Razorbacks are 3-0 ATS this period. Arkansas additionally is 8-3 ATS as an underdog considering that Pittman took over in 2020.
-- The Aggies are 28-1 S/U and 19-10 ATS as a favored under Fisher. Texas A&M is 2-4 ATS in neutral-site games because 2018.
-- Calzada's performance. Calzada showed improvement in his second beginning for the Aggies, and he finished with 275 passing lawns, 3 TDs and an interception versus New Mexico State. Calzada's completion percent, nevertheless, goes to 51.4%with three video games. Texas A&M offensive organizer Darrell Dickey has to locate creative methods to evaluate Arkansas'additional, which features safety Jalen Catalon, that has two interceptions as well as 3 pass breakups. The Aggies have to be much more efficient in the air, and Calzada requires to use the hazard of the pass to take pressure off leading rush Isaiah Spiller, that averages 6.3 lawns per carry with a set of 100-yard games.-- Arkansas 'hurrying video game. Jefferson leads a strong Arkansas running game that has five players with a minimum of 100
lawns hurrying. Trelon Smith is the lead back, and also he averages 5.1 yards per lug
. That flexibility could allow for success against an Aggies 'defense that enables 4.1 lawns per carry. Jefferson did not bet Texas A&M last season.-- Jalen Wydermyer in the joint. Ainias Smith, Texas A&M's leading receiver, is daily with a leg injury suffered in the victory versus New Mexico State. That might indicate more targets for tight end Jalen Wydermyer, an All-American prospect who had 6 catches for 92 yards and a pair of TDs in 2015's 42-31 triumph against the Razorbacks. Stat that matters Penalties. The Razorbacks ranking 116th in the FBS with 78.5 penalty lawns per video game. Those errors will be more pricey today and also has to be a major point of emphasis. Texas A&M vs. Arkansas forecast Arkansas has been able to control video games by starting fast, and that is why they are capable of drawingthat by matching Arkansas in advance on both sides. Momentum swings will be substantial, but the Aggies take control in the 3rd quarter however need a late field goal from Seth Small, who is 4 of 5 from 40 backyards or even more, to seal the&victory. Final rating: Texas A&M 31, Arkansas 28
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