That’s because Sam Pittman’s Razorbacks team gave Nick Saban and Co. everything they could handle in 2021, a game that was played in Tuscaloosa and saw Arkansas nearly overcome a 31-14 before falling 42-35.

Expectations are sky-high for Pittman in Year 3, even following a heartbreaking loss in Arlington, Texas, to Texas A&M. Nothing like a victory over the No. 2 team in the country to lift a program’s spirits.

The Razorbacks will rely heavily on quarterback KJ Jefferson in the matchup: He has completed 67 of 97 passes (69.1 percent) for 941 yards and eight touchdowns to one interception, adding 274 (4.3 yards per carry) and four scores on the ground.

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Alabama is no stranger to big games, having barely survived a trip to Austin against the Longhorns, 20-19. The atmosphere at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will likely be similar — and a good test of how defending Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young can lead his offense in a hostile environment.

Young and the passing game took what appeared to be a positive step in their Week 4 game against Vanderbilt, and will look to continue developing against what is the sixth-worst pass defense in FBS (302.5 yards per game).

With that, The Sporting News breaks down where and how to watch Alabama at Arkansas:

What channel is Alabama vs. Arkansas on today?

TV channel (national): CBS Live stream: Paramount+, fuboTV

The SEC West meeting between Alabama vs. Arkansas will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson will call the game from the booth; Jamie Erdahl will report from the sidelines.

Cord-cutters can stream the action on the Paramount+ and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

Alabama vs. Arkansas start time

Date: Saturday, Oct. 1 Kickoff: 3:30 p. m. ET

Alabama vs. Arkansas will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark.

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Arkansas schedule 2022

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