Arkansas vs Alabama Week 12 Predictions, Picks, Odds, and 2021 NCAA College Football Preview

(Photo : Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 13: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts during the game against the New Mexico State Aggies during the second quarter in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The Alabama Crimson Tide jumped to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after a resounding win over the New Mexico State Aggies in Week 11. The Crimson Tide will look to cement their standing in the top 2 this Saturday when they host the Arkansas Razorbacks. Here's our preview for a breakdown of this Arkansas vs Alabama Week 12 game.

Arkansas Razorbacks installed as +20.5 underdogs

Arkansas extended its winning streak to three games with a narrow 16-13 victory over the LSU Tigers in Week 11. It was a morale-boosting win for the Razorbacks, who grabbed their first victory over LSU since 2015. The Razorbacks improved to 7-3 with the win and evened their conference record to 3-3.

KJ Jefferson completed 18 of 25 passes for 142 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the win against LSU. He was also Arkansas' leading rusher, running for 41 yards on 15 carries. Those numbers proved to be enough for Arkansas as the Razorbacks' defense stepped up big time in this contest.

Trailing 10-3 at the halftime break, the Razorbacks buckled down to work in the second half and overtime, limiting the Tigers to just three points during that period. They recorded two interceptions on freshman quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, including a costly pick in overtime that resulted in Cam Little's game-winning field goal.

Things are bound to get more challenging for the Razorbacks in Week 12 as they will next face mighty Alabama. They have struggled against the Crimson Tide lately, losing their last 13 games dating back to 2008. Alabama defeated Arkansas, 41-38, in 2007 but the Crimson Tide vacated that win.

Alabama Crimson Tide enter Week 12 as -20.5 favorites

Momentum is with Alabama heading into Saturday's matchup against Arkansas after the Crimson Tide destroyed the New Mexico State Aggies, 59-3, in Week 11. It was an important victory for the Crimson Tide, who improved their season record to 9-1 and maintained their No. 2 position in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Providing the impetus for Alabama's hot start is its incredible offense. They are third in the nation in scoring, averaging 44.6 points per game this season. The Crimson Tide went berserk after New Mexico took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter, scoring 59 unanswered points to register the one-sided win.

For the Crimson Tide to extend their winning streak against the Razorbacks, they will need Bryce Young to continue his excellent play under center. He completed 21 of 23 passes for 270 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions in the win against New Mexico State.

Young got some help from Jameson Williams, who caught six passes for 158 yards and three touchdowns. Young and Williams will be licking their chops at the prospect of facing an Arkansas side that allowed 200 yards through the air in Week 11 against LSU.