Southern Miss at Alabama

Saturday, October 28, 1972 Share

No. 2 Alabama beat Southern Miss 48–⁠11. It was their 16th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 13–⁠2–⁠1 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1972

Home2Alabama10–⁠2 in 1972

FinalHigh 76°F, low 54°F, 1.03 in. of rainAttendance 57,090

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Alabama 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 36–⁠6–⁠2; as played, 38–⁠5–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 29 since this game.