Alabama at Nebraska

Saturday, September 17, 1977

Nebraska beat No. 4 Alabama 31–⁠24. It was their fourth meeting; after it, the series stood even at 2–⁠2.

Away4Alabama11–⁠1 in 1977
24
HomeNebraska9–⁠3 in 1977
31

FinalHigh 83°F, low 62°F, 0.4 in. of rainAttendance 75,899

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 58% to win. Nebraska pulled the upset.

Alabama leads 3–⁠2 in five meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1978Alabama 20, Nebraska 3
1977Nebraska 31, Alabama 24
1971Nebraska 38, Alabama 6Orange Bowl
1966Alabama 34, Nebraska 7Sugar Bowl
1965Alabama 39, Nebraska 28Orange Bowl

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