Alabama faces Arkansas on Saturday in Fayetteville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Alabama
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03 | Utah State | W 55-0 | Home |
| 09/10 | Texas | W 20-19 | Away |
| 09/17 | LA Monroe | W 63-7 | Home |
| 09/24 | Vanderbilt | W 55-3 | Home |
| 10/01 | Arkansas | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 10/08 | Texas A&M | 8:00 pm | Home |
| 10/15 | Tennessee | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/22 | Miss State | 8:00 pm | Home |
| 11/05 | LSU | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 11/12 | Mississippi | 12:00 pm | Away |
| 11/19 | Austin Peay | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/26 | Auburn | 12:00 pm | Home |
Arkansas
| Date | Opp. | Time/Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03 | Cincinnati | W 31-24 | Home |
| 09/10 | S Carolina | W 44-30 | Home |
| 09/17 | Missouri St | W 38-27 | Home |
| 09/24 | Texas A&M | L 21-23 | Neutral |
| 10/01 | Alabama | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 10/08 | Miss State | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/15 | BYU | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 10/29 | Auburn | 8:00 pm | Away |
| 11/05 | Liberty | 1:00 pm | Home |
| 11/12 | LSU | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/19 | Mississippi | 12:00 pm | Home |
| 11/25 | Missouri | 3:30 pm | Away |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Alabama | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 1 | 42 |
| Sagarin | 1 | 32 |
| Massey Composite | 1 | 24 |
| PiRate Ratings | 2 | 17 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Alabama | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offense | 517.5 | 479.0 |
| Rushing Offense | 235.0 | 243.8 |
| Passing Offense | 282.5 | 235.2 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | 163.5 | 175.7 |
| Scoring Offense | 48.2 | 33.5 |
| Total Defense | 201.2 | 401.8 |
| Rushing Defense | 62.5 | 99.2 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | 138.8 | 302.5 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | 94.9 | 136.4 |
| Scoring Defense | 7.2 | 26.0 |
| Turnover Margin | -0.50 | 0.00 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct | 0.442 | 0.467 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | 0.429 | 0.714 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | 0.186 | 0.393 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | 0.400 | 0.750 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.950 | 0.765 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.714 | 0.867 |
| Net Punting | 36.0 | 33.0 |
| Punt Returns | 20.4 | 14.6 |
| Kickoff Returns | 27.8 | 28.0 |
| First Downs Offense | 103 | 97 |
| First Downs Defense | 52 | 84 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | 8.3 | 6.5 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | 63.8 | 68.0 |
Players to Watch
Alabama
QB Byrce Young, LB Will Anderson, DB Jordan Battle, WR Jermaine Burton, DL Justin Eboigbe, OL Emil Ekiyor, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, TE Cameron Latu, LB Jalen Moody, DB Eli Ricks, LB Henry To’o To’o, OL Javion Cohen, PK Will Reichard
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, WR Warren Thompson, DB Jalen Catalon, LB Bumper Pool, RB Raheim Sanders, C Ricky Stromberg, OL Brady Latham, K/P Cam Little, P Reid Bauer
Injuries
Alabama
[WR] Tyler Harrell (Foot) – Questionable
[QB] Bryce Young (Ankle) – Questionable
[WR] Aaron Anderson (Knee) – Questionable
[WR] JoJo Earle (Foot) – Out
Arkansas
[QB] Kade Renfro (Knee) – Questionable
[WR] Isaiah Sategna (Undisclosed) – Questionable
[DB] Jalen Catalon (Shoulder) – Out
Source: statfox.com
Alabama vs. Arkansas Football Series History
Alabama leads 25-7
Comments
Alabama is a juggernaut this season, on both sides of the ball. They are on a collision course towards the CF Championship. Arkansas is a well-coached, hard-nosed team but look for the Tide to dominate.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 28, Arkansas 13
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 48, Arkansas 14
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the CBS Network.
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