What a game. No. 4 Texas A&M (7-0, 4-0 SEC) escaped Fayetteville with a 45-42 win over Arkansas (2-5, 0-3 SEC) in one of the craziest games of the weekend, as the Aggie defense surrendered over 500 yards and all head coach Mike Elko could say after the game that this was a bad day for his defense to play poorly.
However, Texas A&M’s offense had another breakout game, scoring on every drive outside of two, and after leading by just one point going into halftime. In contrast, Arkansas had all the momentum, and the Aggies came out determined with their fourth touchdown, highlighted by a massive run from starting quarterback Marcel Reed. Again, these games happen, but focusing on the good aspects of the win is what matters moving forward.
Texas A&M produced 497 yards, including Marcel Reed’s 280 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Rueben Owens finished with 69 yards and two touchdowns, leading a group that ran for 217 yards, collectively averaging 6.2 yards per carry. Two of Reed’s best throws went to sophomore wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman, who led the group with 83 yards and his first touchdown of the season.
Defensively, the Aggies failed to contain quarterback Taylen Green, who is by far one of the hardest quarterbacks to tackle, resulting in the senior running for 85 yards and two of his five touchdowns on the night. Next week, Texas A&M will face a 5-2 LSU team and QB Garrett Nussmeier, who is not a running threat and is playing behind a shaky offensive line.
Before facing the Tigers in Baton Rouge, here are five key takeaways from Texas A&M’s 45-42 win over Arkansas in Week 8.
Texas A&M’s defense had a no-good, awful day
Well, that was not ideal. Outside of several early third-down stops in the first half, Texas A&M’s defense, which allowed 527 yards, including 268 rushing yards, was abysmal in the…
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