Samford vs. Arkansas: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

Arkansas is looking to put a nightmare 2012 campaign in the rearview mirror headed into its matchup against FCS opponent Samford on Saturday in Little Rock.

The Razorbacks got off to a good start in Week 1, defeating Louisiana-Lafayette 34-14. 

In the victory, sophomore quarterback Brandon Allen went 15-of-22 for 230 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Running backs Jonathan Williams and Alex Collins combined for 282 yards and a touchdown on 39 carries.

As for Samford, the Bulldogs defeated Georgia State 31-21 in Week 1. Senior running back Fabian Truss rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown in the win while also taking a kickoff 100 yards to the house.

Here's a preview of the action on Saturday, complete with my prediction.

When: Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. ET

Where: War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, Ark.

Live Stream: GamePlan/ESPN3

Betting Line (via Covers.com): Arkansas -32.5

Samford Injuries (via USA Today)

Not Available

Arkansas Injuries (via USA Today)

Jonathan Williams, RB, Probable (Shoulder)

Rohan Gaines, S, Questionable (Knee)

D'Arthur Cowan, WR, Foot (Out)

Demetrius Wilson, WR, Out for Season (Knee)

Otha Peters, LB, Out (Arm)

Austin Tate, TE, Out (Shoulder)

Top Storyline: The Development of Brandon Allen

Head coach Bret Bielema and Arkansas could not have hoped for a better starting debut from sophomore Brandon Allen against Louisiana-Lafayette.

Allen, who took over as starter this year after Tyler Wilson departed for the NFL, was impressive against the Ragin' Cajuns, combining with running backs Jonathan Williams and Alex Collins to boost the Razorbacks to victory.

Allen found six different players in Week 1, showing that he could spread the ball around and do damage without a star like last season's leading receiver, Cobi Hamilton.

The Fayetteville native was ranked as the No. 7 pro-style quarterback in the 2011 recruiting class by 247Sports.com. We'll see what the 20-year-old has in store for us moving forward.

Prediction: Arkansas 40, Samford 13

Brandon Allen's performance against Louisiana-Lafayette in Week 1 was very encouraging, whether Bielema wants to say so or not.

Now, Allen—as well as his talented backfield—faces an FCS opponent in Samford that lost to Kentucky last year 34-3. FBS opponents have not been kind to the Bulldogs.

I believe Bielema has Arkansas headed in the right direction. I also believe Samford is completely outclassed against the Razorbacks. A victory over FCS bottom feeder Georgia State isn't going to change my mind.