Alabama at Florida

Saturday, October 13, 1979

No. 2 Alabama beat Florida 40–⁠0. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 16–⁠5 as played.

Away2Alabama12–⁠0 in 1979
40
HomeFlorida0–⁠10–⁠1 in 1979
0

FinalHigh 84°F, low 60°FAttendance 64,552

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 79% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 28–⁠14; as played, 29–⁠14 in 43 meetings, counting the 22 since this game.

Recent meetings
2021Alabama 31, Florida 29
2020Alabama 52, Florida 46SEC Championship Game
2016Alabama 54, Florida 16SEC Championship Game
2015Alabama 29, Florida 15SEC Championship Game
2014Alabama 42, Florida 21
2011Alabama 38, Florida 10

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