Virginia Tech at Alabama
Saturday, October 27, 1979 Share
No. 1 Alabama beat Virginia Tech 31–7. It was their 10th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 10–0.
FinalHigh 75°F, low 40°FAttendance 60,210
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Alabama 90% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–Alabama gameAlabama leads 12–1 in 13 meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2013 | Alabama 35, Virginia Tech 10 | |
| 2009 | Alabama 34, Virginia Tech 24 | |
| 1998 | Virginia Tech 38, Alabama 7 | Music City Bowl |
| 1979 | Alabama 31, Virginia Tech 7 | |
| 1978 | Alabama 35, Virginia Tech 0 | |
| 1973 | Alabama 77, Virginia Tech 6 |
Around this game
Virginia Tech
- Next gameat West VirginiaNov. 3, 1979
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 1979
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records
Alabama
- Next gamevs. Mississippi StateNov. 3, 1979
- SeasonAlabama in 1979
- ProgramAlabama history and records