Arkansas arrives at College Station with strong momentum after snapping a 12-game losing streak against FBS opponents with a 34-6 dominant win over Tulsa on Sept. 27, while Texas A&M suffered a devastating 35-6 loss to LSU the same day with QB Marcel Reed shut down. Coach Ryan Silverfield credits the Razorbacks with steady improvement each week. TA&M's QB play remains a major concern—reported analysis stated both teams have less than a 30% chance to make the CFP if QB play does not improve. This is a matchup between momentum (Arkansas improving) and struggling performance (TA&M crushed at home).
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| Team | Player | Direction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA&M | Marcel Reed | less | LSU's defense shut down the TA&M QB in a 35-6 loss on Sept. 27; QB play remains a stated concern for the Aggies. |
| ARK | KJ Jackson | more | Impressed in Arkansas's 34-6 win over Tulsa on Sept. 27, helping snap a 12-game losing streak against FBS opponents. |