Houston at Alabama

Saturday, October 26, 1963

No. 6 Alabama beat Houston 21–⁠13. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 5–⁠0 as played.

AwayHouston2–⁠8 in 1963
13
Home6Alabama9–⁠2 in 1963
21

FinalHigh 82°F, low 56°FAttendance 28,022

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 9–⁠0; as played, 10–⁠0 in 10 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
2007Alabama 30, Houston 24
1999Alabama 37, Houston 10
1997Alabama 42, Houston 17
1971Alabama 34, Houston 20
1970Alabama 30, Houston 21
1963Alabama 21, Houston 13

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