Nebraska at Alabama
Saturday, September 2, 1978 Share
Alabama beat Nebraska 20–3. It was their fifth meeting; Alabama leads the series 3–2.
FinalHigh 80°F, low 63°FAttendance 77,023
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Alabama 67% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Nebraska–Alabama gameAlabama leads 3–2 in five meetings.
| 1978 | Alabama 20, Nebraska 3 | |
| 1977 | Nebraska 31, Alabama 24 | |
| 1971 | Nebraska 38, Alabama 6 | Orange Bowl |
| 1966 | Alabama 34, Nebraska 7 | Sugar Bowl |
| 1965 | Alabama 39, Nebraska 28 | Orange Bowl |
Around this game
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. CaliforniaSept. 9, 1978
- SeasonNebraska in 1978
- ProgramNebraska history and records
Alabama
- Next gameat MissouriSept. 16, 1978
- SeasonAlabama in 1978
- ProgramAlabama history and records