Defense propels No. 8 Alabama to 27-14 win over Arkansas
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Calvin Ridley caught an 81-yard touchdown pass from Jake Coker and No. 8 Alabama rode its swarming defense to a 27-14 win over Arkansas on Saturday night.
Stymied by early mistakes, the Crimson Tide (5-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) scored 24 points over the final 17 minutes after trailing at halftime. The Razorbacks (2-4, 1-2) couldn't do more than flirt with the upset despite two Alabama interceptions and a pair of missed field goals.
The Tide held Alex Collins to 26 rushing yards and added three sacks and an interception.
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Coker was twice intercepted on deep balls in the first half but finished 24 of 33 for 262 yards with a pair of touchdowns. Derrick Henry ran for 95 yards on 27 carries and set an Alabama record late with a touchdown in his 11th consecutive game.
Reggie Ragland had a sack, two quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.