Southern Miss at Alabama

Friday, September 18, 1953 Share

Southern Miss beat Alabama 25–⁠19. It was their seventh meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 6–⁠1 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss6–⁠2 in 1953

HomeAlabama6–⁠3–⁠3 in 1953

FinalHigh 94°F, low 66°FAttendance 14,500

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Alabama 96% to win. Southern Miss pulled the upset.

Officially, Alabama leads 36–⁠6–⁠2; as played, 38–⁠5–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.