Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) and Alabama defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) break up a pass intended for Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry (84) in the end zone during the first half of their NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – AJ McCarron threw three touchdown passes and Kenyan Drake rushed for 104 yards and two scores to lead No. 1 Alabama to a 52-0 victory over Arkansas on Saturday night.
The Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) rolled to a 28-0 halftime lead and easily avoided catching the upset bug that struck other SEC powers. Alabama has won by the same margin over Arkansas two years running.
It’s the first time Alabama has shut out an SEC opponent two years in a row since wins over Mississippi State in 1973-74.
The Razorbacks (3-5, 0-4) have dropped five straight games -the longest losing streak of Bret Bielema’s head coaching career – and were coming off a 52-7 loss to No. 11 South Carolina.
The Tide outgained Arkansas 532-256 in total yards, getting 352 on the ground.