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Alabama at Arkansas
Oct 6, 2018 • Completed
Away
Alabama
SEC

Final Score
65 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.03 in
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Arkansas 65-31
Alabama defeated Arkansas 65-31 in Week 6 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 639-405 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 65-31. Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Irv Smith Jr. for 76 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 14} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 639 total yards, 246 rushing yards, and 393 passing yards. Arkansas finished with 405 total yards, including 172 on the ground and 233 through the air.
Alabama converted 3-6 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Alabama led 41-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Irv Smith Jr. for 76 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Irv Smith Jr. for 76 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Arkansas).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Jacobs run for 1 yd for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 21-0 over Arkansas).
Passing Touchdown
Ty Storey pass complete to Cheyenne O'Grady for 8 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 7-21 over Alabama).
Pass Reception
Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Irv Smith Jr. for 47 yds, fumble recovered by Henry Ruggs III , for a 12 yd TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 14-0 over Arkansas).
Passing Touchdown
Cole Kelley pass complete to Cheyenne O'Grady for 3 yds for a TD, (Connor Limpert KICK) (Arkansas led 14-28 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Damien Harris run for 2 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas PAT MISSED) (Alabama led 34-14 over Arkansas).
Stat Callouts
Final score
65-31
Alabama defeated Arkansas.
Total yards
639-405
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
246
Alabama averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
393
Alabama averaged 21.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-6
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-12
Arkansas's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arkansas | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 405 | 639 |
| Passing Yards | 233 | 393 |
| Rushing Yards | 172 | 246 |
| First Downs | 22 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 3-6 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 5-31 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-40 | 14-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 32:56 | 27:04 |