Game Details
No. 1 Alabama @ Arkansas
Saturday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. CT
TV: ESPN
Play by play: Dave Pasch, Analyst: Greg McElroy, Sideline: Tom Luginbill
Line -35 Alabama
Last Week
Alabama defeated Louisiana 56-14
Arkansas lost to Texas A&M 24-17
Inside The Series
Alabama and Arkansas will meet for the 29th time on Saturday, with the Crimson Tide leading the all-time series 18-8, and won last year’s matchup 41-9 in Tuscaloosa. Alabama has also won each of the last 11 meetings between the two.
Friendly confines of Bryant Denny Stadium
Alabama has won their last 37 of 38 (22 straight) games at home in its stadium. The last loss came on September 19, 2015, against Ole Miss, before that, Alabama had not lost a home game since 2012 when they lost to Texas A&M.
Saban vs. Former Assistants
Alabama’s matchup against Louisiana Lafayette was the 14th time that Nick Saban has faced a former assistant as head coach. Nick Saban is 14-0 on time in these contests. Louisiana Lafayette is coached by Billy Napier who was on Alabama’s staff as an assistant coach from 2013 to 2016.
Unranked, no problem
Alabama has defeated 77 consecutive unranked teams in a row under head coach Nick Saban. Alabama’s last loss against an unranked team was against Auburn in 2007 losing to the Tigers 17-10.
500 yards in total offense for a UA Record fifth game in a row
Alabama has racked up more than 500-yards in total offense for five games in a row, which is a Crimson Tide record
Alabama has won 130 games since 2008
The Crimson Tide have won 130 games since 2008 under Nick Saban which is the most in FBS. In 2008, Alabama won 12 games, in 2009 they were a perfect 14-0, in 2010 they were 10-3, in 2010 and in 2011 they were 13-1, 11-2 in 2013, 12-2 in 2014, and 14-1 in both 2015 and in 2016, and this past season they were 13-1.
Points off Turnovers
The Tide has scored 52 points of eight opponent turnovers this season. The Tide’s defense has accounted for 21 points, all which come off interceptions returned for touchdowns.
Alabama has played 13 true freshmen
This season 13 true freshmen for Alabama played. Eyabi Anoma (LB), Slade Bolden (WR), Skyler DeLong (P), Jerome Ford RB, Josh Jobe (DB), Ale Kaho (LB), Cameron Latu (LB), Jaylen Moody (LB), Patrick Surtain DB, Jaylen Waddle (WR), Xavier Williams (WR), Stephon Wynn (DL), Emil Ekiyor (OL)
Most career starts for Alabama going into week five
Ross Pierschbacher - Offensive line - 47
Jonah Williams - Offensive Line - 34
Damien Harris - Running Back - 31
Lester Cotton - Offensive Line - 23
12 Tide graduates this season
Keaton Anderson, Josh Casher, Ronnie Clark, Johnny Dwight, Hale Hentges, Austin Jones, Derek Kief, Christian Miller, Jamey Mosley, Richie Petition, Ross Pierschbacher, and Deionte Thompson.
New coaches this season
Tosh Lupoi - New defensive coordinator
Mike Locksley - New offensive coordinator
Dan Enos - Associate head coach and quarterbacks coach
Pete Golding - Inside Linebackers
Craig Kuligowski - Associate head coach and defensive line
Josh Gattis - Receivers
Karl Scott - Defensive Backs
Jeff Banks - SPT/Tight Ends
Non-Offensive touchdowns in the Saban ERA
2018 - 5 (3 interceptions for TDs, KR, and PR for TD)
2017 - 2
2016 - 15
2015 - 10
2014 - 1
2013 - 7
2012 - 3
2011 - 5
2010 - 4
2009 - 4
2008 - 9
2007 - 1
2018 Coaching Staff Players of the Week
Week 1
Offense: Tua Tagovailoa, Jonah Williams
Defense: Deionte Thompson, Quinnen Williams
Special Teams: Keaton Anderson, Josh Jacobs, Jaylen Waddle
Week 2
Offense: Najee Harris, Ross Pierschbacher, Tua Tagovailoa
Defense: Isaiah Buggs, Raekown Davis, Deionte Thompson, Quinnen Williams
Special Teams: Joseph Bulovas
Week 3
Offense: Damien Harris, Jerry Jeudy, Jonah Williams
Defense: Christian Miller, Deionte Thompson, Quinnen Williams
Special Teams: Joseph Bulovas, Josh Jacobs
Week 4
Offense: Damien Harris, Irv Smith, Tua Tagovailoa
Defense: Isaiah Buggs, Anfernee Jennings, Dylan Moses
Special Teams: Joseph Bulovas, Henry Ruggs III
Week 5
Offense: Jalen Hurts, Ross Pierschbacher, Henry Ruggs III
Defense: Raekwon Davis, Trevon Diggs, Christian Miller
Special Teams: Jaylen Moody, Jaylen Waddle
Tua Watch
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has directed 35 drives with 24 resulting in a touchdown
Tagovailoa is 17 of 21 on 3rd down conversions this season
Tagovailoa has an efficiency rating of 238.32
Tua Tagovailoa has not thrown a pass in the fourth quarter of any game this season
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