Grade: B+
Some folks may take offense to this grade, given how Alabama surrendered 26 points to the Hogs, but allow me to explain. The Razorbacks surged in the third quarter for 16 points, but it is important to remember that they were able to get three points after recovering an onside kick and another seven points after a horrendous snap on a punt attempt which gave the Razorbacks the ball inside the five-yard line. Alabama held Arkansas to less than 200 yards passing and just 3.7 yards per carry against perhaps the most physical rushing attack in the country. The defense wasn’t perfect, but it was a lot better than people will lead you to believe.
Finally…special teams…