Arkansas visits Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Arkansas
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. Western Carolina | W 56 – 13 |
| 9-Sep | vs. Kent State | W 28 – 6 |
| 16-Sep | vs. BYU | L 31 – 38 |
| 23-Sep | at LSU | L 31 – 34 |
| 30-Sep | vs. Texas A&M* | L 22 – 34 |
| 7-Oct | at Ole Miss | L 20 – 27 |
| 14-Oct | at Alabama | |
| 21-Oct | vs. Mississippi State | |
| 4-Nov | at Florida | |
| 11-Nov | vs. Auburn | |
| 18-Nov | vs. FIU | |
| 24-Nov | vs. Missouri |
Alabama
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Sep | vs. Middle Tennessee | W 56 – 7 |
| 9-Sep | vs. Texas | L 24 – 34 |
| 16-Sep | at South Florida | W 17 – 3 |
| 23-Sep | vs. Ole Miss | W 24 – 10 |
| 30-Sep | at Mississippi State | W 40 – 17 |
| 7-Oct | at Texas A&M | W 26 – 20 |
| 14-Oct | vs. Arkansas | |
| 21-Oct | vs. Tennessee | |
| 4-Nov | vs. LSU | |
| 11-Nov | at Kentucky | |
| 18-Nov | vs. Chattanooga | |
| 25-Nov | at Auburn |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Arkansas | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 32 | 3 |
| Sagarin | 29 | 2 |
| Massey Composite | 63 | 8 |
| PiRate Ratings | 28 | 9 |
KEY STATS
| Statistic | Team | National Rank |
Conference Rank |
Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct | Alabama Arkansas |
40 42 |
4 5 |
0.443 0.440 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
27 61 |
5 7 |
0.333 0.380 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Arkansas Alabama |
30 69 |
3 4 |
0.667 0.500 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
36 42 |
5 6 |
0.412 0.429 |
| Blocked Kicks | Alabama | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Alabama Arkansas |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Blocked Punts (5 ranked) | Alabama | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Alabama Arkansas |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Arkansas Alabama |
26 55 |
6 9 |
0.675 0.631 |
| Defensive TDs | Arkansas Alabama |
1 25 |
1 4 |
3 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Alabama Arkansas |
111 119 |
12 14 |
43 46 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Alabama Arkansas |
105 115 |
11 14 |
7.17 7.67 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Alabama Arkansas |
95 111 |
11 13 |
343 384 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Alabama Arkansas |
89 107 |
10 13 |
57.17 64.00 |
| First Downs Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
36 76 |
6 9 |
98 115 |
| First Downs Offense | Arkansas Alabama |
77 81 |
8 9 |
113 111 |
| Fumbles Lost | Arkansas Alabama |
8 28 |
1 3 |
1 2 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Arkansas Alabama |
27 80 |
1 6 |
4 2 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
36 111 |
4 14 |
17.08 23.25 |
| Kickoff Returns | Alabama Arkansas |
26 28 |
5 6 |
24.00 23.80 |
| Net Punting | Alabama Arkansas |
25 73 |
4 11 |
41.61 38.42 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Alabama Arkansas |
41 89 |
7 13 |
4 6 |
| Passes Intercepted | Arkansas Alabama |
19 19 |
3 3 |
7 7 |
| Passing Offense | Arkansas Alabama |
79 84 |
11 12 |
221.3 216.3 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Alabama Arkansas |
28 51 |
5 7 |
193.3 214.7 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama Arkansas |
15 74 |
2 10 |
14.58 11.86 |
| Punt Return Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
123 124 |
12 13 |
17.00 17.11 |
| Punt Returns | Arkansas Alabama |
7 87 |
1 14 |
19.88 5.50 |
| Red Zone Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
39 91 |
3 8 |
0.765 0.864 |
| Red Zone Offense | Arkansas Alabama |
10 12 |
2 3 |
0.952 0.947 |
| Rushing Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
23 46 |
4 8 |
105.2 126.0 |
| Rushing Offense | Alabama Arkansas |
82 112 |
10 12 |
143.7 111.5 |
| Sacks Allowed | Arkansas Alabama |
120 125 |
12 13 |
3.83 4.33 |
| Scoring Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
14 65 |
2 9 |
15.2 25.3 |
| Scoring Offense | Arkansas Alabama |
52 54 |
8 9 |
31.3 31.2 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Alabama Arkansas |
115 121 |
12 13 |
7.50 7.83 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama Arkansas |
35 37 |
7 8 |
155.84 153.28 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
25 83 |
2 9 |
113.88 139.51 |
| Team Sacks | Alabama Arkansas |
5 32 |
3 5 |
3.67 2.67 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Arkansas Alabama |
17 22 |
4 5 |
7.3 7.2 |
| Time of Possession | Arkansas Alabama |
19 75 |
3 7 |
32:11 29:58 |
| Total Defense | Alabama Arkansas |
19 43 |
4 7 |
298.5 340.7 |
| Total Offense | Alabama Arkansas |
86 110 |
12 14 |
360.0 332.8 |
| Turnover Margin | Arkansas Alabama |
23 35 |
2 3 |
0.67 0.50 |
| Turnovers Gained | Arkansas Alabama |
16 41 |
1 5 |
11 9 |
| Turnovers Lost | Alabama Arkansas |
37 47 |
5 8 |
6 7 |
| Winning Percentage | Alabama Arkansas |
14 101 |
2 13 |
0.833 0.333 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, RB Raheim Sanders, WR Andrew Armstrong, OL Beaux Limmer, DE Trajan Jeffcoat, DL Cameron Ball, LB Chris Paul, CB Dwight McGlothem, K Cam Little.
Alabama
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Jase McClellan, WR Ja’Corey Brooks, WR Jermaine Burton, OL Tyler Booker, OL JC Latham, OL Amarius Mims, DT Jaheim Oatis, Justin Eboigbe, LB Deontae Lawson, LB Dallas Turner, CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, S Malachi Moore, K Will Reichard.
INJURIES
Arkansas
Player POS Status
L. Hasz TE Out indefinitely – Shoulder
S. Mbake WR out for season – Knee
Alabama
Player POS Status
J. Burnip P Ques Sat – Leg
M. Moore DB Ques Sat – Ankle
Source: Covers.com
Arkansas vs. Alabama Football Series History
Alabama leads 23-8
COMMENTS
Alabama has dominated SEC football over the years, until three years ago when LSU won a national title followed by Georgia winning back to back national championships. Alabama seems to be getting back to the national contender level. This weekend they should be able to dispatch the Hogs of Arkansas who they rarely ever lose to.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Arkansas 20, Alabama 41
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 45, Arkansas 24
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Arkansas 20, Alabama 41
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 45, Arkansas 24
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 9:00 AM ET. Watch this SEC football game on the ESPN Network.
