No. 2 Alabama looks to flex muscles vs. Arkansas State

(Photo credit: Gary Cosby Jr / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)Second-ranked Alabama began the season with an electric performance and looks to post another large-margin victory when it hosts Arkansas State on Friday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The Crimson Tide (1-0) steamrolled UNC Asheville 110-54 on Monday. The 56-point margin rates as the biggest in a season opener in coach Nate Oats' six seasons.

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