Arkansas vs Texas A&M head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 5, Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The Breakdown
Texas A&M's 72 composite tops Arkansas' 66; the Aggies' 4★ D-line and 5★ back drive it.
When Arkansas has the ball: A 3.2★ offensive line must hold up against Texas A&M's 4★ D-line, led by 5★ DJ Hicks.
When Texas A&M has the ball: 5★ Rueben Owens against Arkansas' 3.3★ linebackers averaging 2.0 years — biggest gap on the field.
Swing factor: Same 4★ billing at quarterback, but Marcel Reed's three years outpace KJ Jackson's two.
X-factor: Saturday trip to Kyle Field in October; Arkansas walks into a hostile #8 Aggies crowd.