FAYETTEVILLE — Auburn coach Gus Malzahn may have done a double take when he watched the Arkansas-Alabama game tape on Sunday.
There was Arkansas, in an up-tempo offense against Alabama. It was only a few years ago that Arkansas coach Bret Bielema argued against that style of play, citing risks for the players.
But, down 24-0 at halftime, Bielema told Dan Enos, his offensive coordinator, to stick with the two-minute scheme they used to finish the first half.
The idea was to prevent Alabama to substitute defensive personnel based on down and distance. And, the Hogs caught the Tide in one substitution issue with a lineman near the sideline as the play was snapped.