ARLINGTON, Texas — Arkansas football ended the Arlington era of the Southwest Classic rivalry with a disappointing loss, falling 21-17 to No. 24 Texas A&M on Saturday. The Razorbacks (3-2, 1-1 SEC) lost a fourth-quarter lead as the Aggies (4-1, 2-0) scored the go-ahead touchdown with nine minutes left in the game, a 5-yard pass from Marcel Reed to Tre Watson.
Despite a strong performance from the Arkansas defense, the offense struggled to protect quarterback Taylen Green, and the team recorded its lowest rushing output of the season with just 100 yards. After an encouraging start, the Razorbacks managed only three points following the first quarter as Texas A&M’s defense consistently pressured Green, culminating in a crucial strip sack by Nic Scourton.
This matchup marked the final meeting between the two teams in AT&T Stadium, where Arkansas concludes with a 4-9 record.
Key plays from the game included:
In the fourth quarter, Texas A&M recovered a fumble after a strip sack that sealed the game for them. The Aggies’ touchdown drive, which took them 75 yards in eight plays, allowed them to take their first lead of the game at 21-17.
Arkansas briefly led after Kyle Ramsey kicked a 45-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.
In the third quarter, Arkansas’ attempted fake field goal failed, giving Texas A&M favorable field position.
In the second quarter, Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson recorded a sack as the game went into halftime tied at 14-14.
Texas A&M responded to an Arkansas interception by quickly tying the game after a 5-yard touchdown run by Reed.
In the first quarter, Arkansas had a strong start with a touchdown from Taylen Green to Isaac TeSlaa and later an 8-yard run by Ja’Quinden Jackson.
The game took place on September 28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and was aired on ESPN.