For the third time in 14 years as head coach at the University of Alabama, Nick Saban has a perfect regular season with Crimson Tide football.
Despite losing sophomore linebacker Christian Harris in the first quarter, Alabama dominated Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium to earn a 52-3 victory. In improving to 10-0 on the year, the Tide got it done without having one of its starters on the offensive line. Evan Neal, a sophomore at right tackle, did not travel with the team. Chris Owens played in his spot and after early struggles, the Tide started rolling on offense.