Texas A&M (4-1, 2-0 SEC) thwarted Arkansas (2-3, 0-2 SEC) to the tune of 34-22, giving the Maroon and White a win in the Southwest Classic for the 11th time in the last 12 matchups.
In spite of losing starting quarterback Conner Weigman to a season-ending injury, the Aggies flexed their two-deep depth with senior southpaw Max Johnson under center. Lo and behold, Texas A&M’s offense didn’t miss a beat, thanks to a poised performance from Johnson and an efficient outing from their backfield.
Granted, the offense has plenty to be grateful for after a dominant outing from the defense, as well as a game-changing performance from A&M’s special team unit. It may not have been a total “complete game” from the Aggies, but it sure was close to it.
And perhaps most encouraging, is that the Maroon and White are slowly playing their best ball right in the middle of their SEC slate. Head coach Jimbo Fisher echoed just the same in his postgame, noting that he “loves that this team keeps getting better.”
Don’t look now, but based on how the standings are shaking out, the Aggies may have a clear path ahead to contend for the division crown.
Here are five takeaways from Texas A&M’s 34-22 win over Arkansas, which moves the Aggies to 2-0 in SEC play.