OFFENSE: A-

Texas A&M produced 10.7 yards per pass and 8.6 yards per rush, scored 58 points and gained 663 yards.

Kenny Hill threw his first career interception and should’ve thrown another one. The Aggies scored on 10 of 12 drives, punting once. Eight different players caught a pass and seven different players ran the ball (no player carried more than seven times).

Jeremy Tabuyo became the 13th player to score an offensive touchdown this season, taking a 30-yard pass from Hill in the first quarter and a 50-yard pass from Kyle Allen in the third. Allen again didn’t look as sharp as Hill, completing 8 of 15 attempts for 130 yards. Neither quarterback got sacked.

Overall, even against SMU, it’s hard to find much to nitpick with this performance.

DEFENSE: B

Allowing SMU to gain 241 yards, get in field goal range three times and convert seven different third downs in some ways feels like a letdown.

The Mustangs have the worst offense in FBS, starting with a an offensive line that acts like cheesecloth against water. The Aggies did manage eight sacks despite constant double teams to Myles Garrett, and SMU now has allowed 21 sacks in three games.

Already down one quarterback, SMU turned to the bullpen and fourth-string Garrett Krstich after Kolney Cassel was ineffective. In the context of last week’s lackluster effort against Rice, allowing the Mustangs offense to beat their season averages doesn’t earn an A. But, even with a liberal rotation, Texas A&M held the opponent to six points.

SPECIAL TEAMS: B+

Josh Lambo scored 16 points, including 3 of 3 on field goal attempts. Drew Kaser drilled his lone punt inside the 20. LaQuvionte Gonzalez returned a punt 28 yards in the absence of Speedy Noil.

SMU did well overall on its eight punts and had some decent kick returns.

COACHING: A

There weren’t many tough decisions to make here, but the Aggies came out angry, picking up penalties on the first three plays of the game. But after a flat performance against Rice, I didn’t mind seeing the team amped to face a weak SMU team.

The coaches managed to get plenty of playing time for the backups and ensured the starters will be rested for next week’s game.

OVERALL: A-

Texas A&M (4-0, 1-0) gets to host Arkansas next week in a de facto home game in Arlington, Texas. The Aggies have scored 52, 73, 38 and 58 points in four games, but the defense still is suspect. The Razorbacks offense has overpowered teams, particularly Texas Tech and Northern Illinois the last two weeks, but for now, the 12th man can rest happy.