Tennessee at Alabama

Saturday, October 16, 1971

No. 4 Alabama beat No. 14 Tennessee 32–⁠15. It was their 53rd meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 24–⁠23–⁠6 as played.

Away14Tennessee10–⁠2 in 1971
15
Home4Alabama11–⁠1 in 1971
32

FinalHigh 85°F, low 59°FAttendance 73,828

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 55 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Tennessee 26, Alabama 10
2025Alabama 37, Tennessee 20
2024Tennessee 24, Alabama 17
2023Alabama 34, Tennessee 20
2022Tennessee 52, Alabama 49
2021Alabama 52, Tennessee 24

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