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The weekly Weigman update
Quarterback Conner Weigman is the proverbial gametime decision, but I would put his chances of actually playing at between slim and none. Marcel Reed is going to start. Weigman didn't practice Monday or Tuesday and got limited snaps Wednesday. I would not be surprised if he's not ready to go until after the bye week.
Big injury update for Arkansas
The Razorbacks have not been good against the pass to begin with, but their best corner, Jaylon Braxton, has been downgraded to Out for tomorrow's game. From the sounds of things, they aren't really confident in their other corners, so this could be a serious factor in tomorrow's game.
Elko works to prevent DT commit from visiting Texas
3-star DT Chase Sims has been a longtime target for Texas and, even after he committed to A&M, they expected they'd have a real chance at flipping him. It looked like their best opportunity was going to be this weekend, when he was going to take an official visit to Austin for the Mississippi State game. But, over the past week, coach Elko and company were in consistent contact with Sims and convinced him not to go. The visit is off, and for now, he seems quite solid in his commitment.
Aggies look to control line of scrimmage on offense
Arkansas has some talent up front, but from talking to people on both sides, their defensive line has not been good this year. It's been a disappointment in what has been a respectable start. We know that A&M wants to come out and run the ball, so the offensive line has been challenged all week -- as you'd expect -- to take it to the Hogs up front. I asked Elko about whether the team had hit on something with the run like they did against Florida in 2020, and he said that, while he didn't know about that, the offensive line had been urged by the coaching staff to become the group that gives this team an identity. Their best shot to do it would be this weekend.
Who's the backup center this week?
On the depth chart, it's freshman Ashton Funk. He has played center in a game, but only for seven snaps. The more likely replacement is Kam Dewberry, who played a lot this past weekend when Chase Bisontis was out, and also got some reps at right guard. TJ Shanahan is out this week after suffering an injury last week, but it doesn't seem to be overly severe and definitely not season-ending.
Change coming at nickel?
We may say Jaydon Hill early against Arkansas, especially in running downs, but don't be surprised to see BJ Mayes taking an increased number of snaps at nickel. He played a good portion of the fourth quarter against Bowling Green and Hill, bluntly, is a liability against the pass. Mayes may not be quite as fast as Will Lee, Jayvon Thomas and Dezz Ricks, but he can cover a slot receiver fine. And they'll need that this weekend.
PFF scores for both teams' key players
A&M offense
Deuce Fatheree, 79.9
Amari Daniels, 78
Dametrious Crownover, 72.6
Le’Veon Moss, 71.7
Chase Bisontis, 71
Trey Zuhn, 70.2
Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, 69.9
Koli Faaiu, 69.8
Theo Ohrstrom, 69.6
Marcel Reed, 69
EJ Smith, 67.9
Terry Bussey, 65.4
Cyrus Allen, 65.4
Jabre Barber, 64.6
Moose Muhammad, 64.2
Noah Thomas, 61.7
Conner Weigman, 60.6
TJ Shanahan, 60.4
Jahdae Walker, 58.4
Tre Watson, 48.8
Shane Calhoun, 46.9
A&M defense
Shemar Stewart, 78.4
Nic Scourton, 75.5
Rylan Kennedy, 72.6
Bryce Anderson, 69.4
Malick Sylla, 69.1
Solomon DeShields, 68.8
Myles Davis, 68.7
Rodas Johnson, 68.5
Scooby Williams, 67.3
Cashius Howell, 66.7
Daymion Sanford, 66.1
BJ Mayes, 65.6
Will Lee, 65.4
Bravion Rogers, 65.2
Marcus Ratcliffe, 63.8
Albert Regis, 60.1
Shemar Turner, 59.9
DJ Hicks, 57.4
Jayvon Thomas, 57.4
Jaydon Hill, 52.5
Trey Jones, 52
Dalton Brooks, 50.6
Dezz Ricks, 50.3
Arkansas' numbers don't match up with their levels of effectiveness. It's quite confusing.
Arkansas offense
QB Taylen Green, 89.1
RB Ja’Quinden Jackson, 85.7
WR Andrew Armstrong, 80.1
WR Monte Harrison, 77.4
WR Isaiah Sategna, 73.7
G Josh Braun, 71.9
T Fernando Carmona, 71.7
WR Isaac TeSlaa, 66.9
TE Luke Hasz, 66.9
RB Braylen Russell, 63.5
RB Rodney Hill, 62.8
TE Ty Washington, 62.6
T Keyshawn Blackstock, 60.4
WR Jordan Anthony, 59.6
WR Tyrone Broden, 52.6
TE Var’keyes Gumms, 48.5
WR CJ Brown, 46.8
Arkansas defense
DE Landon Jackson, 78.4
DE Quincy Rhodes Jr., 78.1
S Hudson Clark, 72.9
DT Eric Gregory, 72.4
S TJ Metcalf, 71.5
DL Ian Gerard, 68.5
DE Nico Davilier, 67.4
S Jayden Johnson, 66.4
CB Kee’yon Stewart, 66.3
LB Anthony Switzer, 65.9
CB Marquise Robinson, 65.4
LB Xavian Storey, 63.9
DE Anton Juncaj, 62.7
LB Stephen Dix Jr., 61.6
DL Cameron Ball, 61
DL Keivie Rose, 57.9
S Larry Worth, 55.1
LB Brad Spence, 52.8
Nickel Doneiko Slaughter, 52.3
CB Jaheim Singletary, 45.7
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The weekly Weigman update
Quarterback Conner Weigman is the proverbial gametime decision, but I would put his chances of actually playing at between slim and none. Marcel Reed is going to start. Weigman didn't practice Monday or Tuesday and got limited snaps Wednesday. I would not be surprised if he's not ready to go until after the bye week.
Big injury update for Arkansas
The Razorbacks have not been good against the pass to begin with, but their best corner, Jaylon Braxton, has been downgraded to Out for tomorrow's game. From the sounds of things, they aren't really confident in their other corners, so this could be a serious factor in tomorrow's game.
Elko works to prevent DT commit from visiting Texas
3-star DT Chase Sims has been a longtime target for Texas and, even after he committed to A&M, they expected they'd have a real chance at flipping him. It looked like their best opportunity was going to be this weekend, when he was going to take an official visit to Austin for the Mississippi State game. But, over the past week, coach Elko and company were in consistent contact with Sims and convinced him not to go. The visit is off, and for now, he seems quite solid in his commitment.
Aggies look to control line of scrimmage on offense
Arkansas has some talent up front, but from talking to people on both sides, their defensive line has not been good this year. It's been a disappointment in what has been a respectable start. We know that A&M wants to come out and run the ball, so the offensive line has been challenged all week -- as you'd expect -- to take it to the Hogs up front. I asked Elko about whether the team had hit on something with the run like they did against Florida in 2020, and he said that, while he didn't know about that, the offensive line had been urged by the coaching staff to become the group that gives this team an identity. Their best shot to do it would be this weekend.
Who's the backup center this week?
On the depth chart, it's freshman Ashton Funk. He has played center in a game, but only for seven snaps. The more likely replacement is Kam Dewberry, who played a lot this past weekend when Chase Bisontis was out, and also got some reps at right guard. TJ Shanahan is out this week after suffering an injury last week, but it doesn't seem to be overly severe and definitely not season-ending.
Change coming at nickel?
We may say Jaydon Hill early against Arkansas, especially in running downs, but don't be surprised to see BJ Mayes taking an increased number of snaps at nickel. He played a good portion of the fourth quarter against Bowling Green and Hill, bluntly, is a liability against the pass. Mayes may not be quite as fast as Will Lee, Jayvon Thomas and Dezz Ricks, but he can cover a slot receiver fine. And they'll need that this weekend.
PFF scores for both teams' key players
A&M offense
Deuce Fatheree, 79.9
Amari Daniels, 78
Dametrious Crownover, 72.6
Le’Veon Moss, 71.7
Chase Bisontis, 71
Trey Zuhn, 70.2
Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, 69.9
Koli Faaiu, 69.8
Theo Ohrstrom, 69.6
Marcel Reed, 69
EJ Smith, 67.9
Terry Bussey, 65.4
Cyrus Allen, 65.4
Jabre Barber, 64.6
Moose Muhammad, 64.2
Noah Thomas, 61.7
Conner Weigman, 60.6
TJ Shanahan, 60.4
Jahdae Walker, 58.4
Tre Watson, 48.8
Shane Calhoun, 46.9
A&M defense
Shemar Stewart, 78.4
Nic Scourton, 75.5
Rylan Kennedy, 72.6
Bryce Anderson, 69.4
Malick Sylla, 69.1
Solomon DeShields, 68.8
Myles Davis, 68.7
Rodas Johnson, 68.5
Scooby Williams, 67.3
Cashius Howell, 66.7
Daymion Sanford, 66.1
BJ Mayes, 65.6
Will Lee, 65.4
Bravion Rogers, 65.2
Marcus Ratcliffe, 63.8
Albert Regis, 60.1
Shemar Turner, 59.9
DJ Hicks, 57.4
Jayvon Thomas, 57.4
Jaydon Hill, 52.5
Trey Jones, 52
Dalton Brooks, 50.6
Dezz Ricks, 50.3
Arkansas' numbers don't match up with their levels of effectiveness. It's quite confusing.
Arkansas offense
QB Taylen Green, 89.1
RB Ja’Quinden Jackson, 85.7
WR Andrew Armstrong, 80.1
WR Monte Harrison, 77.4
WR Isaiah Sategna, 73.7
G Josh Braun, 71.9
T Fernando Carmona, 71.7
WR Isaac TeSlaa, 66.9
TE Luke Hasz, 66.9
RB Braylen Russell, 63.5
RB Rodney Hill, 62.8
TE Ty Washington, 62.6
T Keyshawn Blackstock, 60.4
WR Jordan Anthony, 59.6
WR Tyrone Broden, 52.6
TE Var’keyes Gumms, 48.5
WR CJ Brown, 46.8
Arkansas defense
DE Landon Jackson, 78.4
DE Quincy Rhodes Jr., 78.1
S Hudson Clark, 72.9
DT Eric Gregory, 72.4
S TJ Metcalf, 71.5
DL Ian Gerard, 68.5
DE Nico Davilier, 67.4
S Jayden Johnson, 66.4
CB Kee’yon Stewart, 66.3
LB Anthony Switzer, 65.9
CB Marquise Robinson, 65.4
LB Xavian Storey, 63.9
DE Anton Juncaj, 62.7
LB Stephen Dix Jr., 61.6
DL Cameron Ball, 61
DL Keivie Rose, 57.9
S Larry Worth, 55.1
LB Brad Spence, 52.8
Nickel Doneiko Slaughter, 52.3
CB Jaheim Singletary, 45.7
