Arkansas vs. Alabama: How to watch and listen, forecast, betting line, team comparisons

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) and linebacker Jaylen Moody (42) tackle Arkansas receiver T.J. Hammonds during a game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville.

 

WHEN: Saturday, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

CAPACITY: 101,821

SURFACE: Natural grass

RECORDS: Arkansas 7-3, 3-3 SEC; Alabama 9-1, 5-1 SEC

STREAK: Arkansas won 3; Alabama won 4

COACHES: Arkansas: Sam Pittman — 10-10 in second season at Arkansas and overall in Division I; Alabama: Nick Saban — 174-24 in 15th season at Alabama and 265-66-1 in 26th season overall.

SERIES: Alabama leads 24-7 on the field. The Crimson Tide forfeited a 1993 victory and vacated wins over Arkansas in 2005 and 2007. 

LAST MEETING: Alabama defeated Arkansas 52-3 on Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville.

RADIO: Razorback Sports Network can be accessed through local FM and AM affiliates, via the Arkansas Razorbacks Gameday app, via the TuneIn app or on ArkansasRazorbacks.com. Blackouts may apply. The Arkansas radio broadcast will be carried on SIRIUS/XM Ch. 383.

TELEVISION: The game will be televised on CBS and can be streamed through Paramount-Plus (carrier login required).

ANNOUNCERS: Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color) and Jamie Erdahl (sideline)

WEATHER: According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be sunny with a high of 63 degrees and a low of 47 degrees in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

BETTING LINE: Alabama is a 21-point favorite.


NOTABLE: The Razorbacks took home the Golden Boot trophy after defeating LSU in Baton Rouge, La., last week….This is the first season the Hogs have won at least seven games since 2016…..The last time Arkansas was ranked this late in the season came during the 2011 campaign when the Hogs finished the year at No. 5….The last Arkansas win in Tuscaloosa came in 2003 when the Razorbacks defeated the Crimson Tide 34-31 in triple overtime.…The Hogs have the top-ranked third-down defense in the SEC and are allowing opponents to convert 30.5% of the time….The Razorbacks’ rushing attack is ranked second in the SEC and sixth in the nation, averaging 233.5 rushing yards per game….Alabama has won the last 14 meetings against Arkansas….Saturday’s game with Arkansas will be Alabama’s Senior Day….Alabama has won 60 of the last 62 games at its home stadium.

TEAM COMPARISON

Points Per Game: Arkansas 30.9; Alabama 44.6

Points Per Game Allowed: Arkansas 22.9; Alabama 18.2

Total Offense: Arkansas 439.8; Alabama 484.7

Total Defense: Arkansas 347.0; Alabama 288.3

Time of Possession: Arkansas 28:38; Alabama 32:29

Third-Down Conversions: Arkansas 36.8%; Alabama 56.6%

Opp. Third-Down Conversions: Arkansas 30.5%; Alabama 31.7%

Turnover Margin: Arkansas +5; Alabama +8

Penalties-Yards (Per Game): Arkansas 8.6-70.5; Alabama 7.1-63.8