Alabama at Tennessee

Saturday, October 21, 1972

No. 3 Alabama beat No. 10 Tennessee 17–⁠10. It was their 54th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 25–⁠23–⁠6 as played.

Away3Alabama10–⁠2 in 1972
17
Home10Tennessee10–⁠2 in 1972
10

FinalHigh 55°F, low 38°FAttendance 72,049

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee 53% to win. Alabama won as Elo’s underdog.

Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 54 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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