Overview

• The Aggies improved to 7-0 and 4-0 in SEC play, remaining the conference’s only unbeaten team after edging Arkansas 45-42 in Fayetteville.
• Quarterback Marcel Reed went 23-of-32 for 280 yards and three touchdowns, added 55 rushing yards and a score, and committed no interceptions.
• Texas A&M’s defense yielded 527 total yards, including 268 rushing, prompting coach Mike Elko to say the unit did not meet the program’s standard.
• A&M converted all three fourth-down tries, including EJ Smith’s key fourth-and-1 run, and recovered a late onside kick to secure the result.
• Following Week 8 results, Texas A&M rose to No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll and next heads to LSU on Saturday.