Georgia Tech at Alabama

Saturday, September 6, 1980

No. 2 Alabama beat Georgia Tech 26–⁠3. It was their 48th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 26–⁠19–⁠3.

AwayGeorgia Tech1–⁠9–⁠1 in 1980
3
Home2Alabama10–⁠2 in 1980
26

FinalHigh 96°F, low 71°FAttendance 78,410

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 85% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 28–⁠21–⁠3 in 52 meetings, counting the four 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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