The Crimson Tide scored early and often against overmatched Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday.
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Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) and Alabama linebacker Ben Davis (1) combine to tackle Arkansas State running back Marcel Murray (34) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State running back Marcel Murray (34) flies over Alabama defensive back Kyriq McDonald (26) as Alabama linebacker Eyabi Anoma (9) pursues in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State quarterback Logan Bonner (12) is caught from behind by Alabama linebacker Markail Benton (36) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass to Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr. (9) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State wide receiver Brandon Bowling (82) catches a ball over the middle in front of Alabama linebacker Markail Benton (36) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State offensive lineman Lanard Bonner (70) blocks against Alabama linebacker Ben Davis (1) as he rushes the passer in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Ben Davis (1) takes on Arkansas State offensive lineman Lanard Bonner (70) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

University of Alabama punter Skyler DeLong punts against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs through a hole in the Arkansas State defense in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) is stopped near the goal line in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Markail Benton (36) brings down Arkansas State tight end Reed Tyler (87) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) and Alabama linebacker Phidarian Mathis (48) combine to stop Arkansas State running back Warren Wand (6) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) and Alabama linebacker Phidarian Mathis (48) combine to stop Arkansas State running back Warren Wand (6) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) defends on a pass against Arkansas State wide receiver Kendrick Edwards (5) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Daniel Wright (3) breaks up a pass intended for Arkansas State wide receiver Omar Bayless (7) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State linebacker Kirk Louis (51) hits Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (24) in the hole in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) smiles during a timeout in Alabama's 57-7 win over Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) talks with Alabama quarterbacks coach Dan Enos in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener over Arkansas State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) talks with Alabama quarterbacks coach Dan Enos in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener over Arkansas State in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State defensive back Justin Clifton (10) forces Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) out of bounds in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws a pass behind blocking from Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams (73) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) stumbles out of a tackle by Arkansas State linebacker Kirk Louis (51) as he throws a pass in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) stumbles out of a tackle by Arkansas State linebacker Kirk Louis (51) as he throws a pass in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) leaps over Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

22o moves over the top of Arkansas State safety Michael Johnson (4) as he runs in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Derek Kief (81) makes a catch for a touchdown as Arkansas State safety Demari Medley (27) defends in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Derek Kief (81) makes a catch for a touchdown as Arkansas State safety Demari Medley (27) defends in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Derek Kief (81) celebrates his touchdown catch against Arkansas State with teammate Alabama wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (14) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Derek Kief (81) celebrates a touchdown catch with Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) in Alabama's 57-7 win over Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) can't bring down Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) as he runs the ball in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) gets out of bounds as he runs against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) leaps over Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

22o moves over the top of Arkansas State safety Michael Johnson (4) as he runs in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) absorbs a hit from Arkansas State safety Michael Johnson (4) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs in the open field against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs in the open field against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) breaks a tackle by Arkansas State cornerback Brandon Byner (28) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) breaks a tackle by Arkansas State cornerback Brandon Byner (28) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) tries to run through a tackle by Arkansas State defensive end William Bradley-King (50) and Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff arms away Arkansas State cornerback Jerry Jacobs (1) as he runs the ball in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) gets of a pass against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) runs the ball against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) runs the ball against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) fights through the middle of the Arkansas State defense in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) sizes up Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) before making a move to the inside in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs through middle of the Arkansas State defense in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs through middle of the Arkansas State defense in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State cornerback Jerry Jacobs (1) has Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) by the face mask in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) pursues Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen (15) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) congratulates Alabama place kicker Joseph Bulovas (97) after Bulovas converted an extra point in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama place kicker Joseph Bulovas (97) connects on a kick out of the hold by Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) takes a hit from Arkansas State linebacker Kirk Louis (51) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) evades the rush by Arkansas State defensive end Ronheen Bingham (8) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) runs with the ball and is pursued by Arkansas State linebacker Caleb Bonner (22) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) congratulates
Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) after Hurts threw a touchdown pass against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama place kicker Joseph Bulovas (97) connects on a field goal against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama place kicker Joseph Bulovas (97) kicks off against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) and Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) defend a pass to Alabama wide receiver Xavier Williams (9) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) signals incomplete but the flag tells a different story after he interfered with Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr. (9) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) returns an interception for a touchdown against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) runs the ball against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) makes a move as he runs the ball against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) congratulates Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) after Smith caught a pass from Hurts for a touchdown against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) goes to the ground with a touchdown catch and is defended by Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks to throw against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) celebrates his sack of the Arkansas State quarterback in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) makes a move on a Arkansas State defender in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) attempts to get away from Arkansas State defensive back Justin Clifton (10) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) breaks tackle on his way to a touchdown against Arkansas State in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley (16) forces an awkward punt from Arkansas State punter Cody Grace (41) after he mishandled a snap in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) celebrates with Alabama tight end Hale Hentges (84) after he caught a touchdown pass in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) leaps to evade Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) returns an interception for a touchdown against Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) cruises into the end zone with a touchdown after intercepting a pass against Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) breaks away from Arkansas State safety B.J. Edmonds (3) on his way to a touchdown in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) breaks away from Arkansas State safety B.J. Edmonds (3) on his way to a touchdown in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) runs to the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass from Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley (16) rushes Arkansas State punter Cody Grace (41) after the punter mishandled a snap in Alabama's 57-7 win in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen (15) scrambles away from pressure by Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) and Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) leaps to try and block a pass agains Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley (16) hits Arkansas State punter Cody Grace (41) after he mishandled a snap in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) moves in to make a tackle on Arkansas State running back Warren Wand (6) in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) takes off for a touchdown after catching a short pass from Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. Arkansas State safety B.J. Edmonds (3) can't catch Jeudy. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) drops back to pass against Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) runs an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) runs an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) avoids an opponent during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) leaps to avoid an opponent during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) advances the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) and Alabama wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (14) celebrate a touchdown by Smith during the second quarter of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) shows a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) shows a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) shows a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) returns an interception for a touchdown against Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) runs a 58 yard pass from Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama place kicker Austin Jones (29) kicks the an extra point after a touchdown by Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) . [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) celebrates his 31 yard touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama offensive lineman Lester Cotton Sr. (66) picks up Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) to celebrate Ruggs's touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama fans cheer in the student section during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) blocks the eyes of Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen (15) during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) receives a punt during the first half of an NCAA football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Arkansas State Red Wolves at Braynt-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The score at halftime was 40-0 Alabama. [Photo/Jake Arthur]

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) leaps to evade Arkansas State safety Darreon Jackson (34) in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) celebrates with Alabama tight end Hale Hentges (84) after he caught a touchdown pass in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Arkansas State quarterback Justice Hansen (15) scrambles away from pressure by Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) and Alabama defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) leaps to try and block a pass agains Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Jamey Mosley (16) hits Arkansas State punter Cody Grace (41) after he mishandled a snap in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen (4) cruises into the end zone with a touchdown after intercepting a pass against Arkansas State in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]

Alabama defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) moves in to make a tackle on Arkansas State running back Warren Wand (6) in the home opener in Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]