A mere 24 hours separate Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0 SEC) from their next challenge in Arkansas (2-2, 0-1 SEC). In the next chapter of the Southwest Classic, the rivalry matchup between these two programs will once again play out against the backdrop of AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
It’s been a wild week for the Maroon and White, to say the least. After initial optimism surrounding Conner Weigman, it was revealed the sophomore’s season would come to an end after suffering a foot injury in last week’s win against Auburn.
That only means the Max Johnson era has officially begun in Aggieland, and as we witnessed last week, the veteran southpaw is more than up to the challenge. That being said, the performance at quarterback won’t be the only key to victory for the Aggies.
A dominant performance from A&M’s defense last week was exactly what the doctor ordered as the Aggies continue their SEC schedule gauntlet. That’s in addition to the versatility of A&M’s running back room, which will test what has so far been a solid Arkansas run defense.
This year’s Southwest Classic may come to another thrilling finish, but when it’s all said and done, the Aggies have the pieces to fend off the Hogs and move to 2-0 in SEC play. These are five reasons why Texas A&M will beat Arkansas in the next chapter of the Southwest Classic.