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Saban's Alabama looks to spring upset vs. Arkansas

Sep 15, 2007 - 11:50 AM No. 16 Arkansas (1-0) at Alabama (2-0), 6:45 pm EDT

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (Ticker) - Alabama's rabid fans will think even more highly of Nick Saban if their new coach can lead the Crimson Tide to victory this weekend.

The Crimson Tide host No. 16 Arkansas on Saturday in a matchup of Southeastern Conference West Division rivals.

Saban, who led another SEC West team, Louisiana State, to the national championship four years ago, improved to 2-0 at Alabama with a 24-10 win at SEC East squad Vanderbilt last Saturday.

Redshirt freshman Terry Grant ran for 173 yards and two touchdowns for the Crimson Tide, who won their 16th consecutive SEC opener.

Arkansas has not played since a 46-26 season-opening win over Troy on September 1.

Heisman Trophy candidate Darren McFadden and Felix Jones combined for 286 rushing yards for Arkansas, which did not have the services of star receiver Marcus Monk, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in August and is likely to miss this contest as well.

Alabama is 9-8 all-time against Arkansas but has lost three of the last four meetings, including a 24-23 setback in double overtime last year in Fayetteville.