Overview
- The Aggies defeated Arkansas 34-7 on Saturday night, snapping a conference skid and improving to 3-2 overall and 1-2 in SEC play.
- Coach Mike Elko and offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins shifted to a heavy run plan that produced 231 rushing yards and controlled clock and tempo throughout the game.
- Freshman KJ Edwards led the ground attack with 11 carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns while Marcel Reed delivered an efficient 13-of-19 passing line for 170 yards and added 66 rushing yards and a score.
- Momentum plays swung the game: Dalton Brooks’ early interception, a fourth-and-goal defensive stop, and kicker David Olano’s career-long 57-yard field goal were key moments in front of 108,657 fans at Kyle Field.
- Questions remain about sustainability because Texas A&M’s pass rush was limited, Reed’s accuracy has been uneven, and Arkansas’ penalties and defensive lapses contributed to the result, making next week’s trip to No. 25 Missouri a tougher test.