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GALLERY: Southwest Classic 2023

Texas A&M took on Arkansas during the annual Southwest Classic at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. New starting QB Max Johnson played following the news of QB Conner Weigman’s injury and passed for a total of 210 yards. Offensively Texas A&M put up a total of 414 yards in comparison to Arkansas’ 174 while also racking up three turnovers defensively. Texas A&M will return to Kyle Field on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, to take on No. 11 Alabama.

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  • The team runs into AT&T Stadium before the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • The team walks into the locker room before the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Head coach Jimbo Fisher walks into the locker room after warm ups before the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Fifth-year OL Layden Robinson celebrates with fifth-year WR Anias Smith after a first-down during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • A cadet participates in a yell before the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Junior WR Jahade Walker (9) reaches for the ball against an Arkansas defender during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore QB Max Johnson dives into a first down during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Freshman OL Mark Nabou (54) celebrates with graduate RB Earnest Crownover (24) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore DB Bryce Anderson (1) sacks Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson (1) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Senior LB Chris Russell Jr. (24) returns an interception for a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Graduate LB Sam Mathews (12) knocks the ball out of an Arkansas returner during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore WR Evan Stewart reaches out as the ball is batted away by Arkansas DB Hudson Clark (17) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore TE Jake Johnson (19) reaches out for the ball during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Senior LB Earnest Crownover (24) and freshman LB Taurean York (21) sacks QB KJ Jefferson (1) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Junior DB Tyreek Chappell (7) tackles Arkansas RB Rahiem Sanders (5) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • The Aggie defense groups up to stop a Razorback from getting a first down during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore DB Bryce Anderson (1) celebrates after a defensive stop during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Aggie fans cheer during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) throws during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Junior DL Shemar Turner (5) tries to sack Arkansas QB KJ Jefferson (1) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) catches a ball over the middle during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) spins in the air after a tackle by Arkansas DB Dwight McGlothern (2) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Junior PK Randy Bond (47) attempts a field goal during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) celebrates after making a tackle during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) runs to the outside during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman yells at a referee during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) and junior LB Edgerrin Cooper (45) celebrate after making a sack during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Graduate LB Sam Mathews (12) forces a fumble during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) returns a punt for a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) returns a punt for a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) and sophomore RB Le’Veon Moss (8) fumble an exchange during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Freshman LB Taurean York (21) makes a tackle against Arkansas RB Isaiah Augustave (23) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) hands the ball off to sophomore RB Le’Veon Moss (8) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Kyle Heise/The Battalion)

  • Texas A&M special teams attempt to block Arkansas K/P Cam Little (29) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore WR Noah Thomas (3) runs after a catch during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) celebrates after making a first down during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) gets tackled by Arkansas DB Dwight McGlothern (2) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) celebrates after making a first down during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Senior DB McKinnley Jackson (3) and sophomore DL Albert Regis (17) celebrate after a interception during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) rushes for a gain of 32 yards during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) celebrates after a third down stop during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) rushes the ball during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) gets tackled by members of the Arkansas defense during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior LB Edgerrin Cooper (45) and junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) celebrate after a third down stop during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior LB Edgerrin Cooper (45), junior DL Isaiah Raikes (34) and junior DL Fadil Diggs (10) celebrate after a third down stop during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior RB Amari Daniels (4) gets tackled during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) returns a punt for a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Graduate WR Ainias Smith (0) celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Junior WR Jahdae Walker (9) celebrates with the team after winning the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • A pass to junior WR Jahdae Walker (9) is broken up by the Arkansas defense during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Graduate RB Earnest Crownover (24) gets lifted by freshman OL teammate Mark Nabou Jr. (54) after catching a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore WR Evan Stewart (1) scores a touchdown during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore WR Evan Stewart celebrates a touchdown score with junior RB Amari Daniels (4) and junior WR Moose Muhammad III during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • A pass to junior WR Jahdae Walker (9) is broken up by Arkansas DB Dwight McGlothern (2) during the Southwest Classic against Arkansas on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Ishika Samant/The Battalion)

  • Texas A&M Head Coach Jimbo Fisher shakes hands with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after Texas A&M’s win against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

  • Sophomore TE Jake Johnson (19) and sophomore QB Max Johnson (14) after Texas A&M’s win against Arkansas at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Chris Swann/The Battalion)

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Ishika Samant
Ishika Samant, Former Photo Chief
Ishika Samant served multiple roles at The Battalion as photo chief, managing editor, multimedia editor and social media editor through her tenure from 2021 to 2024.
Chris Swann
Chris Swann, Assistant Photo Editor
Chris is a Journalism junior from Winnsboro, TX. Chris served as the Social Media Manager prior to becoming the Assistant Photo Editor for The Battalion’s photo desk. Before transferring to A&M in the Fall of 2023, Chris spent two years at Tyler Junior College, where he was Photo and Design editor for their student media, The DrumBeat. He is expected to graduate in May of 2026.
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