Middle Tennessee vs. Alabama

Saturday, August 31, 2002 Share

Alabama beat Middle Tennessee 39–⁠34. It was their first meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 1–⁠0 as played.

Neutral siteMiddle Tennessee4–⁠8 in 2002

Neutral siteAlabama10–⁠3 in 2002

Final at Bryant-Denny Stadium, TuscaloosaHigh 90°F, low 72°FAttendance 80,091

At kickoff: 81°F, overcast, wind 3 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Tuscaloosa Regional (KTCL), 5 km from the stadium, 14 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Middle Tennessee	0	11	3	20	34
Alabama	22	0	7	10	39

Our ratings going in

Alabama 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 3–⁠0; as played, 4–⁠0 in four meetings, counting the three since this game.