Texas A&M Football: 3 bold predictions for SEC opener vs. Arkansas
By Zach Bigalke
1. Kellen Mond will deliver in a close Texas A&M victory
Texas A&M is going to be the better passer in this matchup. After throwing for over 3400 yards last year, Austin Allen is on pace for fewer than 2000 passing yards in 2017. Meanwhile, true freshman Kellen Mond has looked fairly reliable leading the Aggies offense. Even though the Arkansas game is just his third career start, Mond will lead Texas A&M to victory.
He threw for over 300 yards in the win over Louisiana-Lafayette last week, and Mond could have another big game against the Razorbacks this weekend. The young passer will be up against the best defense he has faced so far this year.
Even though he will probably throw at least one interception on Saturday, Mond will manage to move the ball with his arm and with his legs. The four-star recruit will continue to develop in the first neutral-site start of his young career.
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Look for Mond to throw for around 250 yards and a couple of touchdowns. He will also run for at least 80 yards and another touchdown. Mond will make a key play late in the contest after an Arkansas turnover sets up the Aggies in good field position. The quarterback will lead one final scoring drive as Texas A&M pulls away for a double-digit victory in Arlington.