Alabama at Georgia Tech

Saturday, September 8, 1979

No. 2 Alabama beat Georgia Tech 30–⁠6. It was their 47th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 25–⁠19–⁠3.

Away2Alabama12–⁠0 in 1979
30
HomeGeorgia Tech4–⁠6–⁠1 in 1979
6

FinalHigh 85°F, low 68°FAttendance 57,621

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 68% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 28–⁠21–⁠3 in 52 meetings, counting the five since this game.

Recent meetings
1984Georgia Tech 16, Alabama 6
1983Alabama 20, Georgia Tech 7
1982Alabama 45, Georgia Tech 7
1981Georgia Tech 24, Alabama 21
1980Alabama 26, Georgia Tech 3
1979Alabama 30, Georgia Tech 6

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