This game won’t get as much attention as some of the others taking place this weekend in college football, but it will nonetheless be quite a good matchup between two teams whose seasons likely depend on the outcome. Arkansas has not been ranked this season, but they are 3-1, with a win over Auburn and an overtime loss to Oklahoma State on their resume.
Texas A&M lost their home opener to Notre Dame, but have since won three straight, including a win over Florida on the road. The Aggies opened as a -4 favorite at home, and the line has remained steady. The total also has seen no movement from the open of 52.5.
Arkansas notched a 24-14 road victory over Auburn last weekend, which isn’t as impressive as it once used to be. The Tigers have fallen on some tough times and are just 2-2 on the season so far, virtually eliminated from playoff contention already. What is a bit concerning is that Auburn actually outgained Arkansas in the game 431-334, but they turned the ball over an insane 5 times. If they hadn’t shot themselves in the foot over and over again, they might have actually beaten the Hogs outright.
QB Taylen Green has not been very impressive as the starter to this point. He’s thrown for a good amount of yards, with 957 of them, but he has just four touchdowns to four interceptions. Now, he will have to play in one of the most difficult environments in college football. He is a legitimate dual threat, though, as he has proven in every game.
Texas A&M had their biggest challenge in Week 1, and they failed to get the win over the Irish in a 23-13 loss, with their offense looking pathetic. QB Conner Weigman has been benched for Marcel Reed it seems, and the results have started to come in, as they have now won three straight games. Weigman was reportedly available last week, but Reed started, so it seems they will continue to go with him. The offense still hasn’t been this team's calling card, though.
The defense has been very good to this point, and has done well limiting opponents on both the ground and through the air. They have allowed just 18.3 points per game to this point, which is tremendous. Arkansas has an offense that can put up yards in bunches, so they will be tested here in a way they have not been this season, as Notre Dame’s offense has also been quite bad.
They had a close game with Bowling Green last week, winning just 26-20 against the MAC school, which could sour the public opinion of them. Although, the Falcons have been frisky this season.
Since the Aggies are ranked and at home, I feel the public money and tickets will probably be all over them. Obviously, with the way I bet football, I will want to see those numbers before I make a wager here. I would be pretty surprised though if I don’t have a ticket on Arkansas plus the points, however.
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