This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/lsu as The Early Betting Lines: LSU Football vs. Texas A&M Aggies in Massive SEC Matchup. The LSU Tigers (5-2, 2-2 SEC) will return to action in Week 9 with a matchup against Mike Elko and the Texas A&M Aggies up next on the docket for the program.

COLLEGE STATION — As Texas A&M football handled its game on the road against Arkansas, several teams suffered losses, which helped the Aggies climb the rankings ahead of Week 9. A&M moved up to No. 3 in both the US LBM coaches poll and the AP Top 25 poll following their win over the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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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 respe

It may be time to accept that this A&M team is not the Aggies of the past as they continue to stack mature wins at home and on the road in a tough SEC conference.

Photos from Texas A&M vs Arkansas on Oct. 18, 2025 in Fayetteville, Ark. The Aggies won the Southwest Classic, 45-42.

Since the departure of Sam Pittman, the Arkansas Razorbacks have seen a resurgence led by quarterback Taylen Green. While the Razorbacks have caused some scares for teams recently, when the Texas A&M train comes, you get off the track. The Aggies are hot, and will stay hot through their road trip to Fayetteville.

Against Arkansas, Texas A&M has totaled three wins over the past four matchups. The Aggies and the Razorbacks have an even record ATS (2-2) the last four times they have played, while the two teams have gone over the total on one occasion. Texas A&M has scored 88 points in the last four matchups while allowing 80 to Arkansas.

The Aggies have scored 31 or more points in 5 of their 6 games and face a Razorbacks team that has allowed at least 32 points in each of its last 4 games, including 41 or more in 2 of its last 4. Reed and the Aggies' offense will carry a majority of the load.

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