Virginia Tech at Alabama

Saturday, September 19, 1970

Alabama beat Virginia Tech 51–⁠18. It was their sixth meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 6–⁠0.

AwayVirginia Tech5–⁠6 in 1970
18
HomeAlabama6–⁠5–⁠1 in 1970
51

FinalHigh 92°F, low 72°FAttendance 53,958

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 12–⁠1 in 13 meetings, counting the seven since this game.

Recent meetings
2013Alabama 35, Virginia Tech 10
2009Alabama 34, Virginia Tech 24
1998Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7Music City Bowl
1979Alabama 31, Virginia Tech 7
1978Alabama 35, Virginia Tech 0
1973Alabama 77, Virginia Tech 6

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