Alabama at USC
Friday, September 10, 1971 Share
No. 16 Alabama beat No. 5 USC 17–10. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 3–1.
FinalHigh 92°F, low 68°FAttendance 67,781
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
USC 63% to win. Alabama pulled the upset.
The series
Every Alabama–USC gameAlabama leads 6–2 in eight meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2016 | Alabama 52, USC 6 | |
| 1985 | Alabama 24, USC 3 | Aloha Bowl |
| 1978 | USC 24, Alabama 14 | |
| 1977 | Alabama 21, USC 20 | |
| 1971 | Alabama 17, USC 10 | |
| 1970 | USC 42, Alabama 21 |
Around this game
Alabama
- Next gamevs. Southern MissSept. 18, 1971
- SeasonAlabama in 1971
- ProgramAlabama history and records
USC
- Next gameat RiceSept. 18, 1971
- SeasonUSC in 1971
- ProgramUSC history and records