Holders of Texas A&M tickets get dose of reality in 47-19 loss to Arkansas
In a battle of former Southwest Conference rivals, Texas A&M jumped out to the early 10-0 lead but it didn’t last long as the Arkansas Razorbacks then scored five consecutive times including four touchdowns en route to a 30-10 halftime lead and eventually a dominating 47-19 victory in front of 71,872 fans at Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
Fans holding Texas A&M tickets were ecstatic with just six minutes remaining in the first quarter as the Aggies defense had shut down the quick-strike Arkansas offense and quarterback Ryan Mallett while the Aggie offense and quarterback Jerrod Johnson scored twice, the second coming on a 60-yard bomb from Johnson to Brandal Jackson who had gotten behind the Arkansas defense.
After Arkansas scored on a four-play, 77-yard drive which included a 67-yard pass from Mallett to Joe Adams, the Aggies offense clearly had a 17-7 lead in its sight when A&M receiver Ryan Tannehill got behind the Hogs defense and Johnson lofted a perfect throw. One problem—the normally sure-handed sophomore receiver didn’t make the catch.
It was the beginning of the end and tough to watch for Texas A&M tickets holders.
Two plays later and Aggies punter Ken Wood sent his rugby-style kick five yards. With its best field position of the game, Arkansas responded eight plays later when Mallett found De’Anthony Curtis for a five-yard touchdown to give the Hogs their first lead of the game 14-10.
After the Aggies defense intercepted a Mallett pass a couple possessions later, the A&M offense took control in great field position at the Arkansas 45. The Aggies offense proceeded to drive 10 plays and faced a second and 7 from the Arkansas 9.
Johnson, to the dismay of those holding Texas A&M tickets, fumbled the ball on the play and the Razorbacks Jerry Franklin recovered the ball at the 15 and raced 85 yards to increase the Arkansas lead, 21-10.
Mallett added two more touchdowns including a 31-yard toss to Jarius Wright just before half for a 30-10 lead, as well as a 29-yard touchdown pass to Michael Smith in the third quarter. Mallett finished completing 17 of 27 for 271 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. Johnson finished completing 30 of 58 for 345 yards and had two touchdowns and the crucial fumble.
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Kyle Dalton has lived in Austin for more than 30 years, having graduated from the University of Texas-Austin with a degree in journalism.
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