Arkansas football dominating in the first half against Alabama A&M but not exactly inspiring hope

The Hogs are halfway through their first game against Alabama A&M, up 31-7. The scoreboard shows a blowout in the first half, but Arkansas football isn't exactly inspiring much hope heading into the season, especially when it's on defense.

Arkansas leads Alabama A&M after first half

The Razorbacks have only given up a touchdown on the Bulldogs' first drive of the game, but at times, they've played sluggishly and lost, especially in the back end. Alabama A&M has broken big pass plays more than a handful of times. They've had seven plays over 10 yards in the first half, with four coming on the first drive.

On the other hand, the Bulldogs' rushing attack is nonexistent. Arkansas' front seven are plugging up the holes in the run game, holding Alabama A&M to 3.2 yards per attempt and 36 yards total.

Luckily, the offense looks like the real deal—explosive, especially through the air. Arkansas has 336 yards at halftime and four passing touchdowns. Taylen Green hasn't quite figured out his touch pass, but he seems to have made quite the connection with Charlotte transfer O'Mega Blake.

Blake has six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown, averaging 18.5 yards per attempt. More impressively, the redshirt senior has 47 yards after the catch.

Green has also spread the ball around. Eight pass catchers have recorded a reception.

The Hogs' rushing attack hasn't been as explosive, but it's not bad either. Mike Washington hasn't lived up to the hype (yet), but he's had a decent day so far, racking up 45 yards on seven carries for 6.4 yards per attempt.

It may seem nitpicky, but with one of the hardest schedules in the country on the horizon, it's only going to get harder after today's game. If Arkansas is having this type of game next week against Arkansas State, the score at halftime may be a lot closer than the Razorbacks want.