Alrighty then, let's dive into this big-old-bowl of an NCAA match-up. We've got the Arkansas Razorbacks facing off against the Texas A&M Aggies.
Surely, we all remember the last encounter between these two where the Aggies galloped to victory leaving the Razorbacks in the dust, 34 to 22. But hey, past is past.
Looking at the regular-season records, it’s a neck and neck race with both teams standing at 3-1. What's that? Oh yeah, you heard it right. Now, if we casually stroll down the recent results for both teams, it seems pretty clear that the Razorbacks have an affinity for posting big numbers on their scoreboard with the highlight being a whopping 70 against the Golden Lions, impressive huh? On the flip side, the Aggies have been a bit more methodical, consistently grinding out wins - numbers less flashy, but hey, a win's a win.
And then there's the quarterback showdown. For the Razorbacks, we have Taylen Green. Good old Green has some skips in his vinyl with 4 TDs and 4 INTs in the past month. But don't forget about his running mate Malachi Singleton, who has managed a nice and clean slate, no touchdowns, no interceptions. The Aggies present our man Marcel Reed who's been racking up yards with 4 TDs and no interceptions. Conner Weigman is no slouch either, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, and plenty of grit in his performance.
A quick glance at the offensive side for both teams shows Ja'Quinden Jackson and Andrew Armstrong grinding for the Razorbacks while Le'veon Moss and Amari Daniels have been carrying the weight for the Aggies. As for the defense, Xavian Sorey and Doneiko Slaughter have been rock solid for Arkansas, while Texas A&M has seen fantastic performance from Tauran York and Will Lee III.
It feels like the fate of the game could rest on the shoulders of the quarterbacks. Reed and Weigman have been decent for the Aggies, but Taylen Green needs to up his game. Mistakes will be costly in such a crunch match. The Razorbacks also have a potent offensive line-up led by Jackson and Armstrong, while Moss and Daniels have been making the right noises for Aggies.
Trust me, this one is going to be tighter than a hipster's jeans at a vegan burger joint, but with everything laid out, I'd say the Aggies have a slight edge.
Albert’s Prediction: Texas A&M Aggies by 3