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Arkansas a contender, ACC’s playoff hopes fade among 10 things we learned in Week 4 of college football season

With wins over Texas and Texas A&M, Sam Pittman’s Razorbacks have made their case for being one of the top challengers to Alabama in the SEC West. The Hogs are a physical, tough-minded team that has taken on the personality of their coach, making them a dangerous opponent heading into a tough stretch against Georgia, Ole Miss and Auburn.

Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada (10) throws a pass as offensive lineman Aki Ogunbiyi (74) defends during an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada (10) throws a pass as offensive lineman Aki Ogunbiyi (74) defends during an NCAA college football game against Arkansas in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Texas A&M found itself outmanned, outmuscled and outplayed by the Razorbacks, who snapped a nine-game losing streak to their former Southwest Conference counterparts.