Staff Predictions for Alabama vs Arkansas

Alabama returns home after one week away to face Western Division-rival Arkansas on ESPN at 6 PM CT. The Razorbacks enter the game having lost four straight games and now face its toughest test of the season against the top-ranked Crimson Tide. First-year coach Bret Bielema has his worked cut out for him as he tries to change the momentum of the season.

Here's how our staff sees this game playing out:

Baron Huber (Host of Houston & Huber) 

Arkansas would have to have a Top 10 performance in school history coupled with Alabama having its worst game to win. Alabama scores early and often forcing Arkansas to pass, which they don't do well, at all. Alabama 42 Arkansas 10

Martin Houston (Host of Houston & Huber)

Bama nation, look for the dominance to continue as the Tide roast another hog on the grill! The Tide may not cover the spread because the power running attack will shorten the game. Look for Alex Collins to get an introduction to a real run-stopping defense! AJ and crew has another stellar performance, duplicating last week's offensive success. Amari Cooper has a big game and regains his confidence and the confidence of his quarterback and coaches. Alabama 42, Arkansas 13

Chris Stewart (Host of The Chris Stewart Show)

Arkansas' best hope is to run on Alabama, and to have the Tide provide a lot of self-inflicted damage. But It won't happen. The Hogs will struggle against Bama's front seven, and you know that after a pair of fumbles last week, ball security will be at a premium. Alabama wins by 24.

Ryan Fowler (Host of The Game)

Alabama is currently ranked 8th in total defense in the country. I would love to be able to tell you that this Arkansas game will be as competitive as the 1961 Sugar Bowl game when Alabama claimed it's 1st National Title under Coach Bryant, but this one will get ugly tomorrow. Arkansas has lost 4 straight & I see a lot of quit in their football team. Unless an upset happens, they will finish winless in the SEC. The Crimson Tide win their 7th game in a row by the same score as last year. Bring a jacket to BDS tomorrow, football weather is here. Alabama 52, Arkansas 0

Ryan McMunn (Producer of The Game and The Chris Stewart Show)

When does the actual regular season start? I’m tired of playing preseason games… I’m a pretty straightforward kind of guy, and this game isn’t going to be close at all. Bret Bielema kept it close against Texas A&M, so some may say not to count out the Hogs. But I look at “What are you doing for me now?”, and Bielema’s Hogs just got completely embarrassed by South Carolina. That kind of loss is mutilating and hard to handle for any football team, not to mention a team with a new head coach, a first year starting quarterback, and a defense that couldn’t even hold a offensively struggling Florida team under 30 points. I’m taking Alabama and the points. Alabama 45, Arkansas 10

Ben George (Digital Managing Editor)

Alabama has dominated this series under head coach Nick Saban to the tune of six wins and zero losses. In the six meeting with Saban at the helm, the Crimson Tide has won by an average margin of 24 points per game. Arkansas has to travel to Tuscaloosa after playing #10 Texas A&M, #18 Florida, and #14 South Carolina. I hate to be a 'Debbie Downer' but morale won't be high for the Hogs in this one. Look for another big night running the ball for Alabama en route to a lopsided victory. Alabama 42, Arkansas 9