Live Updates: No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide at Arkansas Razorbacks

Fourth Quarter

FINAL: Alabama 52, Arkansas 3

Freshman nose tackle Tim Smith gets a sack on Franks. That's No. 8 for the Crimson Tide today.

Drive summary: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:13 TOP

McClellan takes the carry and goes 80 yards to the house for the exclamation point. PAT is good. Alabama 52, Arkansas 3, 1:51 on the clock.

Arkansas tries to get a little tricky with a double pass from Franks to Burks who chunks it deep down the field and it's intercepted by Brian Branch at the goal line.

Scott's punt goes 39 yards and Parodi returns it 15 yards to the Razorbacks' 33. 5:35 remaining.

Thaiu Jones-Bell gets clobbered on the screen pass on third down and Alabama has to punt.

Alabama forces its third turnover of the game, this time a forced fumble by Lee and recovery by Moody. The Crimson Tide takes over at the 39-yard line. 8:02 on the clock.

Dickerson is back on the sideline for those curious.

Ale Kaho is called for roughing the punter and the Hogs offense comes back on the field and will start again from the 50-yard line. Saban was livid on the sideline.

Make it seven sacks for the Crimson Tide. Sophomore Shane Lee gets one and Arkansas is punting for the seventh time today.

Franks is back in at quarterback for the Hogs.

Williams fumbles at the Arkansas 12-yard line and the Razorbacks recover. 13:30 to go here in Fayetteville.

Third Quarter

Roydell Williams enters the game and carries the ball for a gain of five as the third period comes to an end.

Jefferson takes a shot to the knee and needs help off the field. He fumbled on the play and Byron Young recovers for Alabama at the 44-yard line.

Facing a third and nine, Jefferson completes a pass to Woods for 18 yards and a first down. Longest play from scrimmage for Arkansas since the first quarter.

Young's pass falls incomplete to Xavier Williams and Alabama will punt for the first time today. Charle Scott boots it 36 yards to the Razorbacks' 26.

Bryce Young is now out there as Alabama's signal caller. Jase McClellan in at running back.

That latest sack was the Crimson Tide's sixth of the game, which is a season high.

Barmore obliterates Jefferson on third down for his second sack of the day and Arkansas is forced to punt. It's downed Alabama's 32-yard line.

Arkansas starts another drive at the 25-yard line. Jefferson still in at quarterback for the Hogs.

Dickerson just went into the locker room

Drive summary: 14 plays, 89 yards, 7:36 TOP

On the very next play, Robinson scores yet again with a four-yard run. He has a hat-trick on the day. PAT is good. Alabama 45, Arkansas 3, 7:24 remaining.

The hit on Jones is being looked at for targeting. Targeting is confirmed and Hayden Henry has been ejected, which means the interception is negated.

Robinson was a bell-cow on that drive, carrying the rock five times for 27 yards. He now leads the team with 50 yards on the ground.

Jones was trying to force a ball into the end zone and it is intercepted by Jalen Catalon. He returns it 43 yards. Jones also took a shot on the return.

Harris is not on the sideline.

On a third-and-long, Jones hits Metchie for a completion of 23 yards and is now at the Razorback 29-yard line.

Jones still in at quarterback for the Crimson Tide. No Harris or Smith out there to start the half.

Alabama starts its opening drive of the second half at its own 11-yard line.

Second Quarter

Alabama's duo of Harris and Robinson have combined for 70 yards and four touchdowns, while Metchie is the Crimson Tide's leading receiver with three catches for 46 yards. Forristall has added five receptions for 43 yards.

Arkansas will just run the clock out and we head into intermission with the Crimson leading by 35, 38-3.

Drive summary: 13 plays, 70 yards, 4:31 TOP

Robinson finds pay dirt for a second time today, this time from four yards out. PAT is good. Alabama 38, Arkansas 3, 0:33 to go.

The Crimson Tide is knocking on the door step of another score. Jones finds Bolden for a 17-yard pickup at the 4-yard line. He has 156 yards in the air so far.

This is just an absolutely ridiculous stat:

Alabama’s 1st half score differential: +166 pic.twitter.com/JACs8TzRyP
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 12, 2020

Alabama's defense forces a three-and-out and will take over at their own 30-yard line after a 38-yard punt. 5:04 left in the first half.

Another fair catch for the Hogs on the ensuing kickoff.

Drive summary: 8 plays, 72 yards, 3:45 TOP

Robinson scores a touchdown on a one-yard rush off the left guard. PAT is good. Alabama 31, Arkansas 3, 6:43 on the clock.

Jones finds Metchie again, this time for 20 yards to get Alabama down to the two-yard line. Great grab for the Canadian as he took a huge hit.

Dickerson is back out there at center.

Jones comes out firing on first down and hits John Metchie II for a 22-yard gain.

The Crimson Tide force a three-and-out and the Razorbacks' punt is downed at the 28-yard line.

Arkansas trots its offense back on the field at their own 24. Jefferson back in for Franks.

On Harris' second score, Darrian Dalcourt was in at center for Dickerson.

Harris has tied the Alabama record for most rushing touchdowns in a career at 42.

Touchdown Alabama. Harris scores his second of his day on a five-yard rush. PAT is good. Crimson Tide 24, Arkansas 3, 11:50 remaining.

Franks fumbles the ball and it is picked up by DJ Dale. First-and-goal Alabama at the five-yard line. Alabama's pass rush is getting after it today.

Arkansas starts this drive on their own 25-yard line after the fair catch.

Drive summary: 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:52 TOP

Harris walks into the end zone from a yard out. PAT is good. Alabama 17, Arkansas 3 12:04 left.

Jones finds Forristall for the gain of 13 and Alabama has a first-and-goal from the six- yard line.

First Quarter

WHAT CAN’T DEVONTA SMITH DO

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— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 12, 2020

Harris finds some open field for a 17-yard gain on first down.

Smith returns the punt to the Hogs' 49.

Alabama's defense is starting to get it together. Back-to-back sacks on second and third down. Arkansas is punting.

Another fair catch for Arkansas. Franks is back out there.

Smith fields the punt and takes it 84 yards for an Alabama touchdown. PAT is good. Crimson Tide 10, Arkansas 3 2:36

Two false-start penalties killed that Razorback drive. Jefferson's pass falls incomplete on third down.

Arkansas has replaced Franks with KJ Jefferson.

Alabama goes for it on fourth down and Jones' pass is incomplete, intended for Brian Robinson Jr. Hogs are taking over at their own 43. 4:18 to go.

On third-and-four, Jones hits Smith for a first down. Gain of 10 yards. Alabama is at the Razorbacks' 49.

Arkansas' kick goes out of bounds at the two-yard line and Alabama takes over at the 35-yard line.

Drive summary: 11 plays, 66 yards, 3:36 TOP

The Razorbacks can't convert on three-consecutive plays and are forced to a 26-yard field goal. Alabama 3, Arkansas 3. 7:18 on the clock.

Meanwhile, Will Anderson is called for defensive holding and Arkansas has a first and goal from the 8-yard line.

Harris has now been ruled out for the game with a shoulder injury. He is the Crimson Tide's leading tackler on the season.

Franks scrambles and finds Smith for a 24-yard gain. Hogs in the red zone.

A Trelon Smith 16-yard run and Burks 11-yard catch has the Razorbacks in Alabama territory.

Linebacker Jaylen Moody has replaced Harris as he is questionable to return.

Arkansas calls for a fair catch on the ensuing kickoff. Starting at their own 25 again.

Reichard drills a 45-yard field goal and Alabama leads 3-0 with 10:54 to go. Drive summary: 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:22 TOP

Najee Harris is stuffed on third and short and the Crimson Tide is forced to attempt a field goal.

Mac Jones finds Slade Bolden for a 10-yard pickup and a first down on third and long.

Harris out of the tent and back on the sideline.

Christian Barmore sacks Franks for a 5-yard loss and Arkansas will punt. DeVonta Smith returns it to the Razorbacks 47.

On the first play of the game, Franks fires a dart to Mike Woods for 16 yards and a first down. Alabama's Christian Harris needed help off the field and is in the medical tent.

Will Reichard's kick is called for a fair catch. Hogs will begin at own 25.

Pregame

Dickerson is going out to midfield for the coin toss and Arkansas wins the toss and will receive.

It's Senior Day for the Razorbacks and the school is honoring 15 student-athletes before kickoff.

Both teams have exited the field and headed into the locker room for final preparations.

Franks was just announced as the starting signal caller for the Hogs on the PA.

It appears right tackle Evan Neal did not make the trip to Fayetteville. Dickerson, Deonte Brown, Emil Ekiyor Jr., and Alex Leatherwood are here. Chris Owens will start in Neal's place.

Today's captains for Alabama are long snapper Thomas Fletcher, Dickerson, and linebacker Joshua McMillon.

The rest of the Crimson Tide have taken the field, led by coach Nick Saban.

We in here.

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— Tyler Martin (@steventyler_15) December 12, 2020

For the Razorbacks, quarterback Feleipe Franks is taking reps with center Ty Clary, who is the back up to starter Ricky Stromberg. Stromberg appears to be out so this could be an indication that Franks will get the start. He missed last week against Missouri due to a rib injuy.

There have been rumblings that the Crimson Tide's offensive line will be shaken up due to contact-tracing protocols today. The centers (Landon Dickerson included), quarterbacks, receivers, running backs, tight ends, and specialists have taken the field.

Today's officials are Ken Williamson, referee; Michael Moten, umpire; Mickey Bryson, linesman; Randall Kizer, head line judge; Tom Fimmen, back judge; Daniel Gautreaux, field judge; Jesse Dupuy, side judge; Scott Walker, center judge; Marc Bovos, alternate; Mickey Haddock, replay.

Game Ready 😤 #RollTide #BamaGameday pic.twitter.com/WvLDWBvUEn
— Alabama Athletics (@UA_Athletics) December 12, 2020

Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks will be wearing No. 10 instead of No. 16 today, in honor of De'Vion Warren.

Game Preview

We're playing this game, right?

With the regular season extended into mid-December due to the coronavirus, Alabama at Arkansas was initially scheduled for last week, but was bumped back a week to squeeze in the LSU game last week.

The Crimson Tide has already wrapped up the SEC West and its spot in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta next week. No. 1 Alabama is also looking to pad its resume for the College Football Playoff, after missing the field of four teams for the first time in 2019.

The Razorbacks have had quite an up-and-down season under first-year head coach Sam Pittman. Overall, Arkansas currently holds a 3-6 record, with its three wins being over Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Tennessee.

While on paper the Razorbacks do not present a significant threat, Arkansas has proven themselves to be a team that can pull some surprises. In its six losses, three of them were decided by three points or less. The Razorbacks have the ability to keep games unexpectedly close with teams in the SEC this season, but that is most likely not going to happen this coming Saturday.

However, in a season that has shown many surprises, overlooking the Razorbacks would be a big mistake.

No. 1 Alabama at Arkansas

Where: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium

When: Saturday, 11 a.m. CT

TV: ESPN (Play-by-Play: Bob Wischusen, Analyst: Dan Orlovsky, Sideline: Kris Budden)

Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network (Play-By-Play: Chris Stewart, Analyst: John Parker Wilson, Sideline: Rashad Johnson, Host: Chris Stewart) CTSN on Sirius/XM: 81/81

Online: ESPN.com

Weather forecast: Cloudy and chilly. Temperature at 35 degrees at kickoff with high of 42. For those staying over, snow is in the forecast for Sunday.

Last meeting: Not having injured Tua Tagovailoa didn't prove to be a problem for Alabama, as Mac Jones passed for 235 yards and three touchdowns as the Crimson Tide won in a 48-7 rout. Jones was 18 of 22 for 235 yards and three touchdowns, including a 40-yard score by Jerry Jeudy. The wide receiver caught seven passes for 103 yards, running back Najee Harris rushed for 86 yards and a pair of 1-yard touchdowns, and cornerback Trevon Diggs scored on an 84-yard interception return.

Series info: Alabama and Arkansas will meet for the 31st time. The Crimson Tide has won 13 straight and leads the all-time series, 23-7-0 (20-8 NCAA). It won the last meeting in Fayetteville in 2018, 65-31. Alabama head coach Nick Saban is 16-2 (15-2 NCAA) in his career against Arkansas, including a 13-0 mark (12-0 NCAA) at Alabama.

SEC Schedule

Georgia at Missouri (11 a.m. CT, SEC Network)
Alabama at Arkansas (11 a.m. CT, ESPN)
Tennessee at Vanderbilt (3 p.m. CT, SEC Network)
LSU at Florida (6 p.m. CT, ESPN)
Auburn at Mississippi State (6:30 p.m. CT, SEC Network)
Ole Miss at Texas A&M (7 p.m. CT, CBS)