Scourton, Moss Lead Aggies To 21-17 Victory Over Razorbacks: No. 24 Texas A&M vs. Arkansas Live Game Updates

The Aggies and Razorbacks face off in the 81st edition of the "Southwest Classic."
Sep 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) runs through the Arkansas Razorbacks defensive line during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies running back Le'Veon Moss (8) runs through the Arkansas Razorbacks defensive line during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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For what is set to be the final time inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies will host the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 2024 rendition of the "Southwest Classic."

The Aggies are 3-1 on the season and 1-0 in SEC conference play after a big road win against Florida two weeks ago, which found Texas A&M back in the AP and Coaches' Top 25 Polls. Their survival in a close game last week against the Bowling Green Falcons saw them climb up one spot to 24.

The Aggies have been riding on the success of redshirted freshman Marcel Reed, and it looks like he will be under center for the Aggies again in Arlington.

Reed was still solid last week against Bowling Green after his remarkable debut against the Gators, throwing two touchdowns and leading the Maroon and White with 91 rushing yards.

The Aggies face a little more of a challenge in this year's Classic, as the Razorbacks are also 3-1 and defeated the Auburn Tigers last week to open up their SEC slate. Taylen Green has been nothing short of impressive, and the Aggie run defense needs to gather some consistency quickly if they're going to take home win number 12 in the last 13 Southwest Classic games.

Will the Aggies continue their dominance in the rivalry? Or will the Razorbacks take the trophy home to Fayetteville?

Kickoff is at 2:30, and we will be right here with live updates as the action unfolds for one final time inside "Jerry World."

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The Aggies win the coin toss and defer to the second half. The Razorbacks will receive the opening kick.

FIRST QUARTER

Nic Scourton starts the game strong with a sack, but Arkansas quickly finds themselves on the board.

TOUCHDOWN, Arkansas: Taylen Green finds Isaac Teslaa for a 75-yard TD.

Razorbacks 7, Aggies 0

change of possession

The Aggies are unable to answer as they go three-and-out.

change of possession

The Aggies pressure Taylen Green into his own three-and-out.

change of possession

Le'Veon Moss gets a first down, and it leads to a big A&M scoring play of their own.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Noah Thomas leaves the Arkansas defense in his dust as he goes 58 yards for a touchdown. Bond's extra point is good.

Aggies 7, Razorbacks 7

change of possession

A big hit on Taylen Green by Jaydon Hill seemingly brings up fourth down and 15, but Arkansas fakes the punt and scores the first down, setting up another score by the Pigs.

TOUCHDOWN, Arkansas: Ja'Quinden Jackson finds the edge and runs it in from eight yards. Extra point is good.

Razorbacks 14, Aggies 7

change of possession

The Aggies again struggle to answer to the score as they go three-and-out.

END OF FIRST QUARTER

SECOND QUARTER

The Razorbacks get a big 27-yard pass play, but eventually have to punt it away, for real this time.

change of possession

Marcel Reed finds Cyrus Allen for a 22-yard gain on third down and nine. The Aggies seem to go for it on fourth down, but a false start by Ar'maj Reed-Adams forces an Aggie punt.

change of possession

FUMBLE, Arkansas: Ja'Quinden Jackson gets the ball knocked out by Shermar Stewart and is recovered by Scooby Williams.

change of possession

The Aggies are able to take full advantage of the turnover and tie up the ball game.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Marcel Reed goes untouched for the five-yard touchdown. Bond's extra point ties the contest.

Aggies 14, Razorbacks 14

change of possession

Texas A&M rushes Taylen Green for three straight plays, and nothing happens for the Razorback offense and they punt it away.

change of possession

A questionable no-call for pass interference on third down forces Tyler White to punt it away for A&M.

change of possession

The Aggies continue to rough up Taylen Green, as another sack by Nic Scourton forces a punt from the Pigs.

change of possession

Marcel Reed faces pressure of his own, and the Aggies again go three-and-out.

change of possession

Arkansas marches down the field, but one of the Aggie corners quickly puts an end to it.

INTERCEPTION, Arkansas: Aggie CB Dezz Ricks picks off a long pass by Green.

HALFTIME

THIRD QUARTER

The Aggies get a first down thanks to a roughing the passer call, but nothing else comes of it and they punt it away.

change of possession

Taylen Green takes off for a 25-yard rushing first down, but that is all the offense the Razorbacks muster. Arkansas then tempts a fake field goal, but is quickly shut down by the Aggie defense.

change of possession

Marcel Reed is sacked and the Aggies again punt it away.

change of possession

Thankfully, the Aggies are able to force a three-and-out of their own.

change of possession

Marcel Reed takes off for a first down, Terry Bussey draws a defensive pass interference call on Arkansas, but Marcel Reed then gets flagged for intentional grounding and an option play gets blown up by the Arkansas defense and then Noah Thomas gets minimal yardage on a reception, forcing another punt from the Maroon and White.

END OF THIRD QUARTER

FOURTH QUARTER

FIELD GOAL, Arkansas: Kyle Ramsey puts one through from 45 yards away.

Razorbacks 17, Aggies 14

change of possession

The Aggies answer right back with a dominant run performance, and it ends in six.

TOUCHDOWN, Texas A&M: Marcel Reed hits Tre Watson for the five-yard touchdown. Bond tacks on the extra point.

Aggies 21, Razorbacks 17

change of possession

Arkansas marches to midfield, but decide to punt it away on fourth down, and the punt spots the Aggies down at their own one-yard line.

change of possession

A big run by Le'Veon Moss plus a facemask puts the Aggies in scoring position, but another questionable no-call forces the Aggies to punt it away.

change of possession

Arkansas begins what they hope is a game-winning drive, but a familiar face puts an end to it quickly.

FUMBLE, Arkansas: Nic Scourton strip sacks Taylen Green and Jaydon Hill recovers the ball.

change of possession

The Aggies kneel the ball and run out the clock to win their third consecutive game against Arkansas and remain undefeated in conference play.

FINAL: Aggies 21, Razorbacks 17


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Aaron Raley
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Aaron Raley is a credentialed writer covering the Texas A&M Aggies for On SI, joining the team on May 27, 2024. Born and raised in Northeast Texas, Aaron is a senior journalism major at Texas A&M University and is also minoring in history and sports management. Aaron’s writing abilities are driven by his love and passion for various sports, both at the collegiate and professional level, as well as his experience in playing sports, especially baseball and football.