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COL FB: Alabama 49, Arkansas 14

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Published: Sept. 20, 2008 at 6:01 PM

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Sept. 20 (UPI) -- Glen Coffee and Roy Upchurch led a 328-yard rushing attack and the defense had four interceptions Saturday in 13th-ranked Alabama's 49-14 victory over Arkansas.

Coffee gained 163 yards on just 10 carries with two touchdowns and Upchurch added one touchdown on seven carries for 91 yards.

The Crimson Tide (4-0) led 21-0 after the first quarter lead and never were threatened.

Their lead grew to 35-7 at the half.

Quarterback John Parker Wilson completed 6 of 14 passes for 72 yards with one touchdown and one interception and defensive backs Javier Arenas and Justin Woodall scored on 63- and 74-yard interception returns for the Crimson Tide, who gained 402 net yards.

Arkansas quarterback Casey Dick completed 20 of 39 passes for 190 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.

Backup signal-caller Tyler Wilson had one scoring pass and one interception, while running back Michael Smith ran for 98 yards and added 67 yards receiving on eight catches with a touchdown for the Razorbacks (2-1).

Topics: Glen Coffee
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