Here’s a gut-wrenching reality for Texas A&M fans: star running back Le’Veon Moss is officially out for this weekend’s Southwest Classic showdown against Arkansas. But here’s where it gets controversial—could this injury shift the momentum in a rivalry where the Aggies have dominated recently?
The injury report, released Wednesday, confirmed what many feared after Moss suffered an ankle injury during the Aggies’ victory over Florida last Saturday. While head coach Mike Elko assured fans the injury isn’t season-ending, Moss’s absence leaves a gaping hole in Texas A&M’s offense. And this is the part most people miss— without Moss, the Aggies will rely heavily on Rueben Owens, with Jamarion Morrow, Amari Daniels, and EJ Smith likely stepping into larger roles. But can they fill the shoes of a player Elko called a ‘warrior’ for the program?
Arkansas, meanwhile, isn’t exactly in prime shape either. The Razorbacks’ injury report reads like a who’s who of key players, with nine names—including tight end Jeremiah Beck Jr. and running back AJ Green—listed as OUT. This raises a bold question: With both teams hobbled, could this be the year Arkansas snaps its 12-game losing streak to Texas A&M?
The stakes are undeniably high. Texas A&M enters the game as one of just three undefeated teams in SEC conference play, while Arkansas is reeling from a four-game losing streak and the recent departure of coach Sam Pittman. Historically, the Razorbacks hold a 42-36-3 edge in the series, but the Aggies have owned this matchup lately, winning 12 of the last 13 meetings. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday in Fayetteville, and with both teams releasing additional availability reports through Friday, fans will be on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
What do you think? Can Texas A&M overcome Moss’s absence and keep their undefeated conference record intact, or will Arkansas use this opportunity to turn their season around? Let us know in the comments—this is one debate you won’t want to miss!
