Alabama, Arkansas and College Basketball
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Full transcript and press conference video from the Arkansas head coach after his team lost to the Crimson Tide despite Darius Acuff Jr. scoring 49 points.
But the Crimson Tide proved to be a worthy foe of the Hogs. Alabama bounced back and forced overtime. Then the Crimson Tide won the battle of attrition, defeating the Razorbacks 117-115 in double overtime at Coleman Coliseum.
It was an offensive shootout, and Arkansas basketball fell just short in a double overtime loss to Alabama on Wednesday night.
Uncertainty surrounds the future of marquee nonconference games. Can playoff expansion help save series such as Ohio State vs. Alabama football?
Alabama has its schedule for the 2026 college football season, and has designated its homecoming game in October.
Nine other Alabama colleges had former players make it on the field during the 2025 NFL season. Troy had seven, South Alabama and UAB five apiece, Alabama State, Jacksonville State and Samford two each and Alabama A&M, North Alabama and West Alabama one apiece.
Troy hosts the South Alabama Jaguars after Fortuna Ngnawo scored 24 points in Troy's 82-80 win over the UL Monroe Warhawks.