After narrowly securing a 26-20 win over Bowling Green, the Texas A&M Aggies shift focus back to SEC play as they head to Arlington, Texas, for a rivalry showdown with the Arkansas Razorbacks. This weekend’s matchup, part of the Southwest Classic, will mark the final edition of the series at a neutral site.
Will the Aggies continue a two-game winning streak in the rivalry, or will the Razorbacks extend their overall advantage? Our Arkansas vs. Texas A&M prediction holds the answer.
Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Betting and DFS Preview
All Arkansas vs. Texas A&M odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook and are correct as of Wednesday, Sept. 25.
- Spread
Texas A&M -4 - Moneyline
Arkansas +150, Texas A&M -180 - Over/Under
52.5 - Game Time
Saturday, Sept. 28, 3:30 p.m. ET - Location
AT&T Stadium | Arlington, Texas - Predicted Weather at Kick
80 degrees - How To Watch
ESPN
This line has seen a ton of movement from the opening number, dropping considerably from Texas A&M -10.5 to -4. Arkansas has surprised some and has some backing in the betting public.
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The total has been less volatile. It opened at 51.5 and has jumped a point to 52.5, where it currently sits, and will most likely hover before kickoff.
Arkansas comes into this SEC showdown 3-1 against the spread and 2-0 against the spread as an underdog. The Aggies are 1-3 against the spread and are 1-3 ATS as a favorite, only covering on the road at Florida.
Prediction for Arkansas vs. Texas A&M
Weigman is still recovering from the AC joint sprain he suffered in Week 1 and will once again be a game-time decision for Texas A&M. Even if he is cleared, there is no guarantee he’d get the nod over Reed, who has provided an evident spark for the Texas A&M offense.
For the third time in five years, the Razorbacks are off to a 3-1 or better start under head coach Sam Pittman. Offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino brings a unique history to this matchup, holding a 4-0 record in Southwest Classic games.
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Petrino went 3-0 in the series as Arkansas’ head coach from 2009-11, and he served as offensive coordinator for Texas A&M’s victory last year. Now he’s back on the Razorback sideline, leading a surprisingly potent Arkansas offense.
It’s not saying much, but I was a bit higher on this Arkansas team than many to start the season. The preseason SEC coaches poll picked them to finish 14 of 16. And while I clearly didn’t think they’d be competing for an SEC title, I thought they had a chance to be a top-12 SEC football team.
Much of that was formed around Petrino and how he would build this running attack around Green and Jackson. Jackson currently leads the SEC with 471 rushing yards and eight scores, and I think Texas A&M will struggle to slow that down.
Add that to a fairly pedestrian Texas A&M offense, and I like the Razorbacks to upset A&M on Saturday. A win against the Aggies would put Arkansas at 2-0 in SEC play for the first time since 2006, and I think they get it done.
Prediction: Arkansas 27, Texas A&M 24
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