Kentucky at Alabama

Friday, October 3, 1980

No. 1 Alabama beat Kentucky 45–⁠0. It was their 29th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 27–⁠1–⁠1.

AwayKentucky3–⁠8 in 1980
0
Home1Alabama10–⁠2 in 1980
45

FinalHigh 79°F, low 51°FAttendance 78,400

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

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

Alabama leads 40–⁠2–⁠1 in 43 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Alabama 45, Kentucky 17
2023Alabama 49, Kentucky 21
2020Alabama 63, Kentucky 3
2016Alabama 34, Kentucky 6
2013Alabama 48, Kentucky 7
2009Alabama 38, Kentucky 20

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