Texas A&M vs. Arkansas Week 5: Offensive Players To Watch

Arkansas has established themselves as an extremely run-heavy offense, and nothing is expected to change in this year's matchup.

Sep 7, 2024; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks quarterback Taylen Green (10) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images / William Purnell-Imagn Images

The Texas A&M Aggies will take their yearly trip to Arlington during week 5 of the 2024 season to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 81st edition of the "Southwest Classic."

The Aggies have been victorious in 11 of the last 12 games against the Pigs, but still trail in the all-time series 42-35-3.

In last year's game, the A&M defense wreaked havoc over Arkansas, sacking then-QB KJ Jefferson seven times and holding the team to under 200 yards of total offense.

On paper, Texas A&M should be geared up for another solid win over the Razorbacks, but Arkansas has still provided some hefty competition over the years, and this is a rivalry for a reason.

With all of that in mind, let's take a look at some of Arkansas' offensive pieces that the Aggies should keep a close watch on in Jerry World on September 28.

1) QB Taylen Green

Taking over signal-calling duties after K.J. Jefferson transferred to UCF, Green has been a vital part of the Razorback offense, both with his arms and legs. So far, he has completed 65 of 121 passes for 957 yards and four touchdowns. On his legs, he has tucked it 59 times for 325 times for another four touchdowns. It's like Jefferson never left.

2) RB Ja'Quindon Jackson

A dangerous 1-2 with Green, the Utah transfer leads Arkansas with 472 rushing yards and eight rushing scores. Before Utah, Jackson played a year with the Longhorns, which we can only assume leads to even more of a vendetta against Texas A&M for the sophomore back out of Duncansville, TX.

3) WR Andrew Armstrong

Armstrong was the leading receiver for Arkansas last year, hauling in 56 passes for 764 yards and five touchdowns. In last year's Southwest Classic, Armstrong caught 3 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown, providing a good chunk of what little overall offense Arkansas was able to display last year. This year, not much has changed. Though he has yet to find the end zone this year, he leads the Hogs with 23 receptions for 348 yards.