No. 1 Alabama steamrolls struggling Arkansas, 52-0

Saturday, October 19, 2013

photo Alabama defensive back Landon Collins (26) and Alabama defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) break up a pass intended for Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry (84) in the end zone during the first half of their NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - AJ McCarron threw three touchdown passes and Kenyan Drake rushed for 104 yards and two scores to lead No. 1 Alabama to a 52-0 victory over Arkansas on Saturday night.

The Crimson Tide (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) rolled to a 28-0 halftime lead and easily avoided catching the upset bug that struck other SEC powers. Alabama has won by the same margin over Arkansas two years running.

The Razorbacks (3-5, 0-4) have dropped five straight games and were coming off a 52-7 loss to No. 11 South Carolina.

Drake needed just eight carries to reach 100 yards for the second straight week. T.J. Yeldon had 88 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

McCarron was 15-of-21 passing for 180 yards in three quarters, including touchdowns of 4, 30 and 17 yards.

Arkansas' Brandon Allen completed 7 of 25 passes for 91 yards with two interceptions.