TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Reggie Ragland and Alabama’s swarming defense delivered crushing hits and big plays.
Eventually, the offense struck, too.
Calvin Ridley caught an 81-yard touchdown pass from Jake Coker late in the third quarter and No. 8 Alabamarode the defense to a 27-14 win over Arkansas on Saturday night.
Stymied by early mistakes, the Crimson Tide (5-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) scored 24 points over the final 17 minutes after trailing at halftime. The Razorbacks (2-4, 1-2) couldn’t do more than flirt with the upset despite two interceptions and a pair of missed Alabama field goals.
The Tide held Alex Collins to 26 rushing yards and added three sacks and an interception.