Alabama is set to host Arkansas at the Bryant-Denny Stadium in another SEC West matchup on Saturday. Despite early season concerns, which included a significant loss to Texas in Week 2, Alabama has managed to regain stability with a strong 3-0 start in conference matchups.
Following the recent victory over Texas A&M at College Station last week, the Crimson Tide currently holds the top position in the SEC West standings.
Arkansas is heading into the game with a four-game losing streak, as they suffered defeats against BYU, LSU, Texas A&M, and Ole Miss. Their only two victories this season came against Western Carolina and Kent State, which has created some concern for Sam Pittman.
Notably, Alabama has been a hard nut to crack for Arkansas since Pittman took over in 2020. The closest the Razorbacks have come to defeating the Crimson Tide under the leadership of Pittman was in 2021 when Alabama managed to secure a 42-35 victory over Arkansas.
Alabama vs Arkansas network and announcers
The SEC college football matchup between Arkansas and Alabama is set to be televised on ESPN from 11 a.m. CT on Saturday. Fans across the United States can catch up with the game via live streams on FuboTV, YouTube TV, Sling, and a host of others.
The ESPN broadcasting team for the game in Tuscaloosa consists of Dave Pasch - the play-by-play announcer, Dusty Dvoracek - the analyst, and Tom Luginbil - the sideline reporter. The network promises to offer fans a premium experience of the SEC game.
What to expect in the Alabama vs. Arkansas game
Arkansas is eager to relive the glory of 2006 because that's the last time the Razorbacks managed to defeat the Crimson Tide. They are particularly determined to secure a victory in this matchup as they truly need it, but this is their most difficult task of the season so far.
Alabama are hoping to maintain the momentum in SEC plays as they look to return to the College Football Playoffs this season. A win against the Razorbacks places them on the right track and further ensures their season has a huge possibility of ending on a brilliant note.
The uncertainty surrounding Alabama's quarterback situation appears to have dissipated, with Jalen Milroe now firmly in control. He showcased his best performance of the season against Texas A&M and it appears that things are starting to come together for the team.
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