Southern Miss at Alabama

Saturday, September 18, 1971 Share

No. 9 Alabama beat Southern Miss 42–⁠6. It was their 15th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 12–⁠2–⁠1 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss6–⁠5 in 1971

Home9Alabama11–⁠1 in 1971

FinalHigh 75°F, low 64°F, 0.14 in. of rainAttendance 52,701

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Alabama 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 36–⁠6–⁠2; as played, 38–⁠5–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 30 since this game.