Alabama at Missouri

Saturday, September 16, 1978

No. 1 Alabama beat No. 11 Missouri 38–⁠20. It was their third meeting; after it, Missouri led the series 2–⁠1.

Away1Alabama11–⁠1 in 1978
38
Home11Missouri8–⁠4 in 1978
20

FinalAttendance 73,655

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 7–⁠2 in nine meetings, counting the six since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Alabama 27, Missouri 24
2024Alabama 34, Missouri 0
2020Alabama 38, Missouri 19
2018Alabama 39, Missouri 10
2014Alabama 42, Missouri 13SEC Championship Game
2012Alabama 42, Missouri 10

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