COLLEGE STATION, TX (AP) -- — Line: Arkansas by 1 1/2.

Series Record: Arkansas leads 38-24-3.

Last meeting: 1991, Texas A&M 13-3.

What's at Stake

The former Southwest Conference rivals meet for the first time in 18 years at the new Cowboys stadium. Texas A&M brings in the nation's top offense and hasn't started 4-0 since 2006. Arkansas, which has dropped consecutive SEC games, has been prone to the big play, allowing six touchdowns of 40 yards or more the past two games.

Key Matchup

Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett vs. Texas A&M LB Von Miller. Mallett has thrown for 877 yards and seven touchdowns in coach Bobby Petrino's pass-happy offense. The sophomore struggled last week, going 12-of-35 for 160 yards against the Crimson Tide. Miller has caused problems for opposing offenses, leading the nation with eight sacks. The Aggies have piled up 14 quarterback takedowns this season.

Players to Watch

Arkansas: RB Dennis Johnson averages 32.8 yards on kickoff returns. The sophomore opened the season with a 91-yarder for a TD against Missouri State.

Texas A&M: QB Jerrod Johnson has thrown for 961 yards and nine touchdowns without an interception as the Aggies lead the nation in total offense (574.3 yards per game).

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