FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football once again came close against Texas A&M but lost its fifth consecutive game Saturday, falling 45-42 to the fourth-ranked Aggies at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Razorbacks (2-5, 0-3 SEC) have lost 8 of their last 12 games against Texas A&M (6-0, 4-0) by a touchdown or less.

Bobby Petrino deflected the blame from his defense, but its painfully obvious that side of the ball spoiled Arkansas football's upset bid vs Texas A&M.

The No. 4 Texas A&M Aggies, led by quarterback Marcel Reed, face the Arkansas Razorbacks, led by quarterback Taylen Green, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

Arkansas was burned by a failed fourth-down conversion in last week’s loss to Tennessee in which it could have attempted a field goal in a game it eventually lost by three points. The Razorbacks were similarly plagued against A&M, but more so because they never got the crucial stop on defense.

Fayetteville — Texas A&M is 7-0 for the fist time since 1994 after taking down the Arkansas Razorbacks 45-42 on Saturday. Despite giving up big gains to Arkansas on the ground, A&M’s non-stop offense pushed it over the finish line. Here are the five biggest takeaways from the Aggies’ victory.

After a two-hour weather delay, No. 4 Texas A&M's matchup against Arkansas had a nighttime Southeastern Conference environment, but the Aggies ultimately pulled

The No. 4 ranked Texas A&M Aggies head to Arkansas this afternoon to face the Razorbacks in this Week 8 SEC battle.