Alabama and Arkansas will meet for the 29th time on Saturday, with the Crimson Tide leading the all-time series 18-8, and won last year’s matchup 41-9 in Tuscaloosa. Alabama has also won each of the last 11 meetings between the two.

Friendly confines of Bryant Denny Stadium

Alabama has won their last 37 of 38 (22 straight) games at home in its stadium. The last loss came on September 19, 2015, against Ole Miss, before that, Alabama had not lost a home game since 2012 when they lost to Texas A&M.

Saban vs. Former Assistants

Alabama’s matchup against Louisiana Lafayette was the 14th time that Nick Saban has faced a former assistant as head coach. Nick Saban is 14-0 on time in these contests. Louisiana Lafayette is coached by Billy Napier who was on Alabama’s staff as an assistant coach from 2013 to 2016.

Unranked, no problem

Alabama has defeated 77 consecutive unranked teams in a row under head coach Nick Saban. Alabama’s last loss against an unranked team was against Auburn in 2007 losing to the Tigers 17-10.

500 yards in total offense for a UA Record fifth game in a row

Alabama has racked up more than 500-yards in total offense for five games in a row, which is a Crimson Tide record

Alabama has won 130 games since 2008

The Crimson Tide have won 130 games since 2008 under Nick Saban which is the most in FBS. In 2008, Alabama won 12 games, in 2009 they were a perfect 14-0, in 2010 they were 10-3, in 2010 and in 2011 they were 13-1, 11-2 in 2013, 12-2 in 2014, and 14-1 in both 2015 and in 2016, and this past season they were 13-1.

Points off Turnovers

The Tide has scored 52 points of eight opponent turnovers this season. The Tide’s defense has accounted for 21 points, all which come off interceptions returned for touchdowns.

Alabama has played 13 true freshmen

This season 13 true freshmen for Alabama played. Eyabi Anoma (LB), Slade Bolden (WR), Skyler DeLong (P), Jerome Ford RB, Josh Jobe (DB), Ale Kaho (LB), Cameron Latu (LB), Jaylen Moody (LB), Patrick Surtain DB, Jaylen Waddle (WR), Xavier Williams (WR), Stephon Wynn (DL), Emil Ekiyor (OL)

Most career starts for Alabama going into week five

Ross Pierschbacher - Offensive line - 47

Jonah Williams - Offensive Line - 34

Damien Harris - Running Back - 31

Lester Cotton - Offensive Line - 23

12 Tide graduates this season

Keaton Anderson, Josh Casher, Ronnie Clark, Johnny Dwight, Hale Hentges, Austin Jones, Derek Kief, Christian Miller, Jamey Mosley, Richie Petition, Ross Pierschbacher, and Deionte Thompson.

New coaches this season

Tosh Lupoi - New defensive coordinator

Mike Locksley - New offensive coordinator

Dan Enos - Associate head coach and quarterbacks coach

Pete Golding - Inside Linebackers

Craig Kuligowski - Associate head coach and defensive line

Josh Gattis - Receivers

Karl Scott - Defensive Backs

Jeff Banks - SPT/Tight Ends

Non-Offensive touchdowns in the Saban ERA

2018 - 5 (3 interceptions for TDs, KR, and PR for TD)

2017 - 2

2016 - 15

2015 - 10

2014 - 1

2013 - 7

2012 - 3

2011 - 5

2010 - 4

2009 - 4

2008 - 9

2007 - 1

2018 Coaching Staff Players of the Week

Week 1

Offense: Tua Tagovailoa, Jonah Williams

Defense: Deionte Thompson, Quinnen Williams

Special Teams: Keaton Anderson, Josh Jacobs, Jaylen Waddle

Week 2

Offense: Najee Harris, Ross Pierschbacher, Tua Tagovailoa

Defense: Isaiah Buggs, Raekown Davis, Deionte Thompson, Quinnen Williams

Special Teams: Joseph Bulovas

Week 3

Offense: Damien Harris, Jerry Jeudy, Jonah Williams

Defense: Christian Miller, Deionte Thompson, Quinnen Williams

Special Teams: Joseph Bulovas, Josh Jacobs

Week 4

Offense: Damien Harris, Irv Smith, Tua Tagovailoa

Defense: Isaiah Buggs, Anfernee Jennings, Dylan Moses

Special Teams: Joseph Bulovas, Henry Ruggs III

Week 5

Offense: Jalen Hurts, Ross Pierschbacher, Henry Ruggs III

Defense: Raekwon Davis, Trevon Diggs, Christian Miller

Special Teams: Jaylen Moody, Jaylen Waddle

Tua Watch

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has directed 35 drives with 24 resulting in a touchdown

Tagovailoa is 17 of 21 on 3rd down conversions this season

Tagovailoa has an efficiency rating of 238.32

Tua Tagovailoa has not thrown a pass in the fourth quarter of any game this season

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