Alabama is a road favorite against Arkansas. (Getty)
Alabama goes on the road to take on Arkansas in an SEC West showdown. The game kicks off on ESPN at 7 p.m. Eastern.
Here’s the details for tonight’s game.
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2016
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern
Location: Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas
TV Channel: ESPN
Line: Alabama by 14 (Line is courtesy of OddsShark and is subject to change.)
Game Preview: Alabama takes on Arkansas in a battle of two of the best teams in the SEC West. Arkansas consistently plays Alabama close losing by 13 points and one point in the last two matchups.
It marks the beginning of a brutal four game stretch for the Crimson Tide. They play Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas A&M and LSU over the next four weeks. Nick Saban and Bret Bielema both like teams with similar styles. Alabama and Arkansas are consistently built around great defense and a strong running game.
There is a familiar name at quarterback for the Razorbacks. Austin Allen, who is longtime Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen’s brother, is the quarterback this season for Arkansas. Alabama continues to start true freshman Jalen Hurts.