Max Johnson throws 2 TD passes for Texas A&M in 34-22 win as Arkansas held to 174 total yards

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman signals to officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

by: Associated Press

Posted: Oct 1, 2023 / 07:29 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 1, 2023 / 07:29 PM CDT

ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Johnson threw for 210 yards with two touchdowns and had three second-half turnovers in his first start for Texas A&M this season as the Aggies beat Arkansas 34-22. Ainias Smith returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown and Chris Russell took an intercepted tipped pass 16 yards into the end zone for another score for the 4-1 Aggies. Texas A&M had seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss for the second game in a row while holding the Razorbacks to 174 total yards. Arkansas only offensive touchdown came on KJ Jefferson’s 48-yard pass to Andrew Armstrong with 3:53 left.