<Li> Game weather: Sunny, 74, Wind: 4mph from NE </Li> <Li> Referee: Ken Williamson </Li> <Li> TV announcers (CTSN PPV): Chris Stewart (play - by - play), Tyler Watts (color), Barry Krauss (sideline) </Li> <P> Alabama faced the Arkansas State Red Wolves for only the second time in school history, the first being a 34--7 victory in the 1982 season, and was victorious 35--0 . The Crimson Tide offense got on the scoreboard first after a stalled Red Wolves opening drive . After the Crimson Tide offense drove 89 - yards in just under eight minutes, Glen Coffee ran for a 9 - yard touchdown to give Alabama a 7--0 lead . Both offenses failed to move the ball far down field, resulting in several punts and a Wilson interception by Red Wolves defensive back Dominique Williams . Midway through the fourth quarter, Alabama safety Rashad Johnson intercepted a Corey Leonard pass and returned it for 32 - yards and a touchdown to give the Tide a 14--0 at the half . </P>

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