College Football Pick Arkansas at Texas A&M 10-9-10

#11 Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (3-1)

Saturday, October 9, 2010 3:30PM EST

Line: Arkansas -5.5

Both teams have lost their last games in a tough fashion and are looking to rebound here. The Arkansas Razorbacks nearly beat the nation’s number one team but couldn’t hold their lead; losing 24-20 to Alabama. Texas A&M lost by a late field goal to Oklahoma State in the winding seconds of the game, handing them their first loss of the season. They are fifth in the nation in passing yards per game, thanks to their leader Jerrod Johnson, who’s thrown for 1,274 passing yards so far this season.

Keys to the Game:

-          Jerrod had a hard time with OK State’s secondary last weekend, throwing for four picks. He ended up throwing for 409 yards, completing 40 of his 62 passes thrown. His receivers Jeff Fuller and Ryan Swope have done recognizable work to show why this team is among the best in passing the football. They also have a talented slot receiver in Uzoma Nwachukwu, who caught five passes for 60 yards last weekend.

-          Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett notably struggled last weekend, throwing a season-high 3 interceptions in the game. The junior quarterback has stacked up his passing yards this year though, passing for 1,438 yards this season. He’s also hasn’t had a hard time finding his targets in Joe Adams, Greg Childs and D.J. Williams.

-          Arkansas was just two quarters away from climbing sky high in the ranks last week, their disappoint loss in the end will lead to the team to come out firing against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies will also do their best to keep the game in the air.

This should be an exciting matchup between these two teams. Both are talented in the passing game and have a respectable running game for the most part. The Razorbacks possess the better defensive unit and they will look to pressure Jerrod Johnson to create more turnovers. Mallett will also look to have a strong comeback after last week’s performance.

Free Pick:  Arkansas -5.5

College Football Pick Arkansas at Texas A&M 10-9-10

#11 Arkansas Razorbacks (3-1) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (3-1)

Saturday, October 9, 2010 3:30PM EST

 

Line: Arkansas -5.5

Both teams have lost their last games in a tough fashion and are looking to rebound here. The Arkansas Razorbacks nearly beat the nation’s number one team but couldn’t hold their lead; losing 24-20 to Alabama. Texas A&M lost by a late field goal to Oklahoma State in the winding seconds of the game, handing them their first loss of the season. They are fifth in the nation in passing yards per game, thanks to their leader Jerrod Johnson, who’s thrown for 1,274 passing yards so far this season.

Keys to the Game:

- Jerrod had a hard time with OK State’s secondary last weekend, throwing for four picks. He ended up throwing for 409 yards, completing 40 of his 62 passes thrown. His receivers Jeff Fuller and Ryan Swope have done recognizable work to show why this team is among the best in passing the football. They also have a talented slot receiver in Uzoma Nwachukwu, who caught five passes for 60 yards last weekend.

- Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett notably struggled last weekend, throwing a season-high 3 interceptions in the game. The junior quarterback has stacked up his passing yards this year though, passing for 1,438 yards this season. He’s also hasn’t had a hard time finding his targets in Joe Adams, Greg Childs and D.J. Williams.

- Arkansas was just two quarters away from climbing sky high in the ranks last week, their disappoint loss in the end will lead to the team to come out firing against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Aggies will also do their best to keep the game in the air.

This should be an exciting matchup between these two teams. Both are talented in the passing game and have a respectable running game for the most part. The Razorbacks possess the better defensive unit and they will look to pressure Jerrod Johnson to create more turnovers. Mallett will also look to have a strong comeback after last week’s performance.

Free Pick: Arkansas -5.5