No. 7 Alabama 14, Arkansas 13: Blake Sims threw two touchdown passes as the visiting Crimson Tide handed the Razorbacks their 15th consecutive SEC loss.

T.J. Yeldon and DeAndrew White caught scoring passes as Alabama (5-1, 2-1 SEC) struggled offensively with just 227 total yards. A blocked kick by Jonathan Allen and a late-game interception by Landon Collins were difference-making plays as the Crimson Tide avoided a second straight defeat.

Brandon Allen was 21-of-40 for 246 yards, one touchdown and the costly interception for Arkansas (3-3, 0-3). Jonathan Williams rushed for 83 yards and a score.

Arkansas went ahead when AJ Derby took a pass from Brandon Allen in the right flat and maneuvered the final 40-plus yards of the 54-yard scoring play to give the Razorbacks a 13-7 advantage with 4:43 left in the third quarter. The Crimson Tide went back ahead with 12:36 to play when Sims threw a 6-yard scoring pass to White and Collins later picked off Allen’s cross-field throw with 1:59 left to help preserve the lead.

Alabama got on the board with 8:40 left in the second quarter when Sims tossed a 22-yard scoring pass to Yeldon. The Razorbacks struck on Williams’ 3-yard run, but John Henson’s extra-point attempt was blocked by Jonathan Allen.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Crimson Tide star WR Amari Cooper had just two catches for 22 yards. … Derby had four receptions for a career-best 77 yards. … Alabama standout C Ryan Kelly (knee) sat out.