As the college football season is drawing to a close, Alabama once again finds itself squarely in contention for both a spot in the SEC title game and the College Football Playoff with a matchup against No. 21 Arkansas.
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While this level of success is nothing new for the Crimson Tide, the Razorbacks are at a spot as a program they haven't been in years. Arkansas gas been ranked in various polls throughout the course of the season so far, the first time that's happened since 2016. At 7-3, Sam Pittman's squad is slated to finish above .500, something Arkansas hasn't done since 2016, either.
Perhaps most surprising about where Arkansas is as a program is the fact that last year, Pittman's first in Fayetteville, the Razorbacks finished just 3-7. But thanks to the performance of dual-threat quarterback KJ Jefferson and his 17 touchdowns to just three interceptions, as well as others, Arkansas could finish with its highest win total in years.
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Alabama's been led by sophomore quarterback Bryce Young who ranks second nationally in completion percentage (71 percent) and third nationally in passing touchdowns (33), to go along with the Tide's usual compliment of skill position players.
The Crimson Tide sit at 9-1 with regular season games against Arkansas and Auburn still on tap before a likely berth in the SEC title game and maybe the College Football Playoff.
Sporting News has all the information you need to catch this late season ranked SEC matchup,
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What channel is Alabama vs. Arkansas on today?
- TV channel (national): CBS
- Live stream: CBS Sports App, fuboTV
The meeting between Alabama and Arkansas will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson will call the game with Jamie Erdahl joining them from the sideline.
You can also stream the game live on the CBS App or with fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial.
Alabama vs. Arkansas start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 20
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
Alabama vs. Arkansas will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Alabama schedule 2021
| Opponent | Date | Outcome |
| vs. No. 14 Miami (Atlanta) | Sept. 4 | Alabama 44, Miami 13 |
| vs. Mercer | Sept. 11 | Alabama 48, Mercer 14 |
| at No. 11 Florida | Sept. 18 | Alabama 31, Florida 29 |
| vs. Southern Miss | Sept. 25 | Alabama 63, Southern Miss 14 |
| vs. No. 12 Ole Miss | Oct. 2 | Alabama 42, Ole Miss 21 |
| at Texas A&M | Oct. 9 | Texas A&M 41, Alabama 38 |
| at Mississippi State | Oct. 16 | Alabama 49, Mississippi State 9 |
| vs. Tennessee | Oct. 23 | Alabama 52, Tennessee 24 |
| Bye | Oct. 30 | N/A |
| vs. LSU | Nov. 6 | Alabama 20, LSU 14 |
| vs. New Mexico State | Nov. 13 | Alabama 59, New Mexico State 3 |
| vs. Arkansas | Nov. 20 | TBD |
| at No. 13 Auburn | Nov. 27 | TBD |
Arkansas schedule 2021
| Opponent | Date | Outcome |
| vs. Rice | Sept. 4 | Arkansas 38, Rice 17 |
| vs. No. 15 Texas | Sept. 11 | Arkansas 40, Texas 21 |
| vs. Georgia Southern | Sept. 18 | Arkansas 45, Georgia Southern 10 |
| vs. No. 7 Texas A&M (in Arlington) | Sept. 25 | Arkansas 20, Texas A&M 10 |
| at No. 2 Georgia | Oct. 2 | Georgia 37, Arkansas 0 |
| at No. 17 Ole Miss | Oct. 9 | Ole Miss 52, Arkansas 51 |
| vs. Auburn | Oct. 16 | Auburn 38, Arkansas 23 |
| vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff | Oct. 23 | Arkansas 52, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 3 |
| Bye | Oct. 30 | N/A |
| vs. No. 17 Mississippi State | Nov. 6 | Arkansas 31, Mississippi 28 |
| at LSU | Nov. 13 | Arkansas 16, LSU 13 (OT) |
| at No. 2 Alabama | Nov. 20 | TBD |
| vs. Missouri | Nov. 26 | TBD |