Aggies beat Hogs in overtime again

Texas A&M freshman wide receiver Christian Kirk makes a catch in the end zone by Arkansas sophomore cornerback Henre' Toliver on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in overtime for the game-winning score at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Texas A&M freshman wide receiver Christian Kirk makes a catch in the end zone by Arkansas sophomore cornerback Henre' Toliver on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in overtime for the game-winning score at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- In a near repeat of last season's finish, Arkansas blew a fourth quarter lead and lost to Texas A&M on Saturday in overtime.

The No. 14 Aggies tied the game with less than three minutes remaining in regulation and held the Razorbacks out of the end zone in overtime for a 28-21 comeback win.

Arkansas has lost 10 consecutive games decided by 10 points or less. The Razorbacks are 1-3 overall after losing their fifth consecutive conference opener.

Kyle Allen's 20-yard touchdown pass to Christian Kirk on the second play of overtime gave Texas A&M the lead for good.

Arkansas failed to pick up a first down in overtime. Brandon Allen's fourth down pass to Drew Morgan was broken up by De'Vante Harris to end the game.

The Aggies tied the game on a touchdown and two-point conversion with 2:50 remaining in the fourth quarter. Tra Carson scored the touchdown on a 2-yard run and Kyle Allen threw the conversion pass to Josh Reynolds to tie the game 21-21.

Allen and Reynolds connected on a 63-yard pass to the Arkansas 7 earlier in the drive.

After recovering a fumble inside Arkansas territory with 1:04 remaining, Texas A&M had a chance to win the game in regulation, but Taylor Bertolet missed a 38-yard field goal wide right as time expired.

The Razorbacks led 21-13 after Rawleigh Williams' 3-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter.

Arkansas blew a fourth quarter lead for the seventh time in three seasons. The Razorbacks blew a 14-point lead in a 35-28 overtime loss to the Aggies last season.

Texas A&M led 10-7 at halftime. The Aggies tied the game on a 44-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Allen to Kirk on the first play of the second quarter and took the lead on a 23-yard field goal by Bertolet later in the quarter.

Bertolet added a 22-yard field goal in the third quarter to extend the Aggies' lead to 13-7. Texas A&M twice settled for a field goal after advancing inside the red zone.

Arkansas took the lead 14-13 on Alex Collins' 4-yard touchdown run with 4:17 remaining in the third quarter. Both Collins' score and Williams' fourth quarter touchdown were set up by long receptions from Drew Morgan.

Morgan had a career-high eight receptions for 155 yards for the Razorbacks. Morgan had a 17-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter to give Arkansas a 7-0 lead.

Kirk had eight catches for 173 yards and two touchdowns for the Aggies (4-0, 1-0 SEC).

Kyle Allen completed 21 of 28 passes for 358 yards.

Brandon Allen completed 20 of 25 passes for 225 yards for the Razorbacks. Allen threw a touchdown and an interception, and he lost a fumble in the fourth quarter.

Collins rushed 26 times for 151 yards. Collins has rushed for at least 100 yards in three of four games this season.

The Razorbacks out-gained the Aggies on offense, but committed 11 penalties for 93 yards. Arkansas has been penalized 31 times through four games this season.

Arkansas is scheduled to play at Tennessee next Saturday on ESPN2.

Editor's Note: This story originally stated Arkansas had blown fourth quarter leads under Bret Bielema in eight games. It has been corrected.

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