Tennessee at Alabama

Saturday, October 20, 1973

No. 2 Alabama beat No. 10 Tennessee 42–⁠21. It was their 55th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 26–⁠23–⁠6 as played.

Away10Tennessee8–⁠4 in 1973
21
Home2Alabama11–⁠1 in 1973
42

FinalHigh 79°F, low 45°FAttendance 72,226

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 53 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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