Alabama at Washington
Saturday, October 7, 1978 Share
No. 8 Alabama beat Washington 20–17. It was their third meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 3–0.
FinalHigh 66°F, low 52°FAttendance 60,975
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Alabama 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Alabama–Washington gameAlabama leads 5–0 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2016 | Alabama 24, Washington 7 | Peach Bowl |
| 1986 | Alabama 28, Washington 6 | Sun Bowl |
| 1978 | Alabama 20, Washington 17 | |
| 1975 | Alabama 52, Washington 0 | |
| 1925 | Alabama 20, Washington 19 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
Alabama
- Next gamevs. FloridaOct. 14, 1978
- SeasonAlabama in 1978
- ProgramAlabama history and records
Washington
- Next gameat StanfordOct. 14, 1978
- SeasonWashington in 1978
- ProgramWashington history and records