This is the sixth piece of a 12-part series previewing Arkansas' 2016 football opponents.
Alabama is coming off a 14-1 year capped by a 45-40 win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. It also beat Michigan State 38-0 in the Cotton Bowl to advance to the title game.
The Crimson Tide went 7-1 in SEC play to win the western division and earn a spot in the SEC Championship Game, where they beat Florida 29-15.
It was Alabama’s fourth SEC and national championship in the last seven seasons.
WholeHogSports will preview all 12 of Arkansas' 2016 football opponents in the following days.