Texas A&M rises to No. 42 after win against Arkansas at Kyle Field

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Texas A&M rises to No. 42 after win against Arkansas at Kyle Field
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Texas A&M improved its ranking, moving up five spots to No. 42 in the USA TODAY Re-Rank after a decisive 34-7 victory against Arkansas on Saturday night. Freshman running back KJ Edwards stood out with a career-high 66 rushing yards and two touchdowns, contributing to the team's first win after two losses. The Aggies' offensive line was effective, allowing only three pressures and facilitating a total of 231 rushing yards. Texas A&M will next compete against Missouri, which recently surged in the rankings after defeating Florida 45-17.

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  • •Texas A&M defeated Arkansas 34-7 at Kyle Field.
  • •KJ Edwards rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
  • •The Aggies improved to No. 42 in the USA TODAY Re-Rank.
  • •Texas A&M will face Missouri on October 5.
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Texas A&M rose five spots to No. 42 in the latest USA TODAY Re-Rank after defeating Arkansas.

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