Aggies Survive On the Road To Remain Undefeated: No. 4 Texas A&M Aggies at Arkansas Razorbacks Live Updates

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After a decade of play at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium, the Southwest Classic between the Texas A&M Aggies and Arkansas Razorbacks is returning to the respective campuses, with the rivalry taking to Fayetteville for the first time since 2013.
Texas A&M rolls into "The Natural State" with a perfect 6-0 record and a dominant showing in the past 13 games against the Pigs, having won the past 12 of those meetups, including that last time the two teams played in front of the Arkansas home crowd 12 years ago.
Arkansas will look to snap a four-game losing skid and grab its first win with Bobby Petrino as the interim head coach after letting Sam Pittman walk following their 56-13 loss against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Both Teams Struggling With Injuries
Texas A&M has two stars that will be unavailable for the contest due to injury: running back Le'Veon Moss, who suffered an ankle injury last weekend against the Florida Gators, as well as safety Bryce Anderson, who has suddenly reappeared on the A&M injury report after returning against Florida following a two-game absence stemming from an injury suffered against Notre Dame.

As for the Arkansas Razorbacks, their situation surrounding injured players is much more dire, with nine players listed under "out" in the injury report.
Defensive back Quentavious Scandrett, wide receivers Monte Harrison, Ismael Cisse, and Jalen Brown, running back AJ Green, tight ends Jeremiah Beck Jr. and Andreas Paaske, and defensive lineman Danny Saili and David Oke will all be unavailable for interim head coach Bobby Petrino as he takes on his former team in the Aggies, whom he covered offensive coordinating duties for in the 2023 season under head coach Jimbo Fisher.
The 2025 Southwest Classic will kick off at 2:30 PM, and we will be right here with live updates as the action unfolds from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
Follow below for live updates as the game progresses.
Live Game Updates
1st Quarter | 2nd Quarter | 3rd Quarter | 4th Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas | 3 | 17 | 7 | 15 |
No. 4 Texas A&M | 7 | 14 | 17 | 7 |
The Aggies win the toss and defer; the Razorbacks will receive the opening kick.
First Quarter
Arkansas running Mike Washington provides just about every yard of Arkansas' offense in their opening drive, but after an incomplete pass from Taylen Green on third down, the Razorbacks settle for a 22-yard field goal by Scott Starzyk.
Razorbacks 3, Aggies 0
change of possession
After Rueben Owens converts a fourth down, Amari Daniels lays the boom on a defender, and a 15-yard reception by Mario Craver, Marcel Reed floats a 24-yard pass right into the breadbasket of Ashton Bethel-Roman for the A&M touchdown.
Aggies 7, Razorbacks 3
change of possession
Arkansas is much less explosive on their second drive, going for it on 4th & 1 and the pressure gets to Taylen Green easily, forcing the incompletion and the turnover on downs.
Second Quarter
The Aggies open up the second quarter by completing what they started in the first quarter, with Marcel Reed taking the quarterback keeper three yards into the end zone.
Aggies 14, Razorbacks 3
change of possession
Taylen Green stays on the ground for a little bit after getting lit up by Daymion Sanford on a second down play, and after Will Lee III lights up wide receiver CJ Brown to bring up fourth down, Arkansas again brings on Starzyk for the field goal attempt, and it's good.
Aggies 14, Razorbacks 6
change of possession
The Aggies convert another fourth down, get a break on a defensive delay of game, and end the drive with Marcel Reed finding Nate Boerkircher from a yard out to increase the A&M lead.
Aggies 21, Razorbacks 6
change of possession
The Aggie defense holds for the beginning part, but Taylen Green eventually breaks free and delivers a 27-yard touchdown run.
Aggies 21, Razorbacks 13
change of possession
For the first time today, the Aggies go three-and-out.
change of possession
Mike Washington breaks free for a 57-yard rush as the second half dwindles down, and it ends with Taylen Green finding O'Mega Blake for the touchdown with two seconds left in the half.
Aggies 21, Razorbacks 20
Third Quarter
The Aggies come out of halftime firing on all cylinders, with a 46-yard rush by Marcel Reed leading to Reed finding KC Concepcion in the end zone from three yards out for the touchdown.
Aggies 28, Razorbacks 20
change of possession
The Aggie defense answers fondly after allowing 14 points in the final two minutes of the first half, forcing the Razorbacks to punt.
change of possession
EJ Smith has some promising runs, showing signs of his legendary father as the Aggies tack on three points thanks to a 29-yard field goal from Randy Bond.
Aggies 31, Razorbacks 20
change of possession
The Razorbacks answer right back, taking advantage of a Dezz Ricks facemask call and scoring on a quarterback sneak by Taylen Green.
Aggies 31, Razorbacks 27
change of possession
In a drive that was dominated by EJ Smith, Rueben Owens finishes the job, driving his shoulder into Jordan Young for the A&M touchdown.
Aggies 38, Razorbacks 27
Fourth Quarter
After two Taylen Green passes are completed for 35 yards, a facemask on Albert Regis puts the Pigs right on the four-yard line, which results in Green floating a pass to Jaden Platt, who catches is for the touchdown. Arkansas goes for two, and they get it.
Aggies 38, Razorbacks 35
change of possession
The Aggies answer right back, with Marcel Reed hitting Ashton Bethel-Roman with a 37-yard deep ball, and Rueben Owens tops it off with his second score of the night.
change of possession
Taylen Green is sacked by Dayon Hayes and Cashius Howell, and after facing a 4th & 30, Arkansas punts.
change of possession
The Aggies drain some clock, and after Marcel Reed's pass to Mario Craver on third down falls incomplete, the Aggies punt.
change of possession
Arkansas scores on a late touchdown to pull back within a field goal.
Aggies 45, Razorbacks 42
change of possession
The Aggies recover the onside kick, and despite a shaky 60 minutes, remain unbeaten.
FINAL: Texas A&M 45, Arkansas 42

Aaron Raley is a credentialed writer covering the Texas A&M Aggies for On SI, joining the team on May 27, 2024. Born and raised in Northeast Texas, Aaron earned a degree from Texas A&M University in journalism, with minors in history and sports management. Aaron’s writing abilities are driven by his love and passion for various sports, both at the collegiate and professional levels, as well as his experience in playing sports, especially baseball and football.
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