The loser of Arkansas-Texas A&M can expect the mood around the program to turn decidedly unpleasant in the coming weeks.
Texas A&M is down two quarterbacks, has at least one regent calling for Kevin Sumlin’s exit and had to fight back late to beat Nicholls and Louisiana-Lafayette. Arkansas ranks 106th nationally in total offense and could drop below .500 ahead of a difficult October schedule.
The Johnny Manziel effect has been long-lasting for the Aggies: “Johnny Football” helped A&M squash the Razorbacks 58-10 in 2012, the Aggies’ largest victory ever in the longtime series, and they haven’t lost to Arkansas in the four meetings since.