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Tennessee football: Vols, SEC and Top 25 predictions for Week 5 of 2018

By Caleb Calhoun

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 15: A general view of Sanford Stadium during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Vanderbilt Commodores on October 15, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 15: A general view of Sanford Stadium during the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Vanderbilt Commodores on October 15, 2016 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Texas A&M Aggies

Saturday, Sept. 29 at Noon E.T.; AT&T Stadium; Arlington, Texas

TV: ESPN; Line: Texas A&M -21; Over/Under: 60.5

Caleb Calhoun

This is a more difficult pick than you might think. The Texas A&M Aggies have owned the Arkansas Razorbacks since joining the SEC the way the Florida Gators have owned Tennessee football. However, Arkansas has always given them a fight. That even includes major down years like this one in their first season under Chad Morris.

That’s not going to be the case on Saturday, though. Jimbo Fisher has the Aggies playing really well, and they continue to move the ball at a high level. They’ll do it with ease against these Hogs en route to a blowout in Arlington. Take A&M to cover, but take the under only because Arkansas won’t score enough.

Texas A&M: 42 Arkansas: 10 (Texas A&M -21; Under 60.5)

Garrett Sanders

Over the past couple of years, this game has produced a lot of offense. Don’t expect that to be the case this year. At least from Arkansas. Texas A&M’s defense will force a lot of turnovers. This will be the difference in this matchup.

The Aggies’ offense will capitalize on those turnovers and pull away early. Kellen Mond will have a
much better week than he did against Alabama last week. This Arkansas secondary will get beat for a lot of deep balls. Jimbo Fisher will get first of many SEC wins starting this weekend.

Texas A&M: 42 Arkansas: 10 (Texas A&M -21; Under 60.5)

Billy Williford

Arkansas or Tennessee football, who is the worst in the SEC? Neither Chad Morris or Jeremy Pruitt has had much success this season, and unfortunately for Morris, it doesn’t get any easier this week.

The Aggies have a high powered offense, they have just had to play Alabama and Clemson this season. And, if we are being honest, they should have beat the Clemson Tigers. Arkansas is horrible on defense and should give up a lot of points this week. I’m actually surprised this game opened only at 21.5 points.

Texas A&M: 48 Arkansas: 14 (Texas A&M -21; Over 60.5)

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