23 Texas A&M’s fumble recovery handed over for touchdown propels Aggies over No. 10 Arkansas

Number 23 Texas A&M was the victim of a massive upset at home in Appalachian State two weeks ago, but on Saturday they knocked down number 10 Arkansas at AT&T Stadium, 23-21.

A wild turnover proved a huge difference to the win.

Arkansas was just inches from taking a two-touchdown lead in the second quarter. Instead, KJ Jefferson fiddled with the goal line and it was found by Tyreek Chappell, who guided him back to the 18-yard line. But just as he was tackled, he handed it over to Demani Richardson, who took the rest of the 82 yards for a touchdown with 3:11 left at half.

The Arkansas defense was able to force the Aggies to attempt a 53-yard field goal that missed wide left, giving the Razorbacks a chance to take the lead on their own 36 with 6:30 to go. On 3rd and 6th, Jefferson found Matt Landers for a win of 19, followed by rushes of 11 and 10 yards respectively by Raheim Sanders and Jefferson to get to the opponent’s 21.

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But two plays later, a bad snap pushed them back to the 25. On the 4th and 13th, Cam Little came on for a 42-yard field goal to give Arkansas the lead, but he dove it off the top of the right-post. A&M managed to squeeze the clock for the win.

Texas A&M running back Devon Achane (6) carries the ball during the first half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Arkansas on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.
(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

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A&M got the ball at halftime and drove 70 yards on six plays, including a 26-yard flyout by Donovan Greene. Devon Achane took it in for a score of nine yards and the PAT gave the Aggies a 20-14 lead.

After Arkansas was three-and-out, the Aggies had a long, steady drive, and a 32-yard catch from Ainias Smith put them inside the red zone, but they wouldn’t go any further and had to settle for a field goal. However, they gave them a 23-14 lead with 3:48 left in the third.

After both teams traded punts, the Razorbacks’ 13-play drive was capped by a Jefferson nine-yard rushing touchdown, narrowing their deficit to two points with 10:05 remaining.

Achane had 159 rushing yards on 19 carries, including one for a score, while Max Johnson completed 11 of his 21 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown.

Jefferson threw only 171 yards, but ran for another 105 as the team’s leading rusher. Warren Thompson had two catches for 57 yards and a touchdown, while Jadon Haselwood had 56 yards on five catches.

Texas A&M wide receiver Evan Stewart (1) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Arkansas on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.
(AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

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Texas A&M will visit the state of Mississippi next Saturday, while Arkansas will host Alabama.