Alabama at Rutgers

Saturday, October 11, 1980

No. 1 Alabama beat Rutgers 17–⁠13. It was their first meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 1–⁠0.

Away1Alabama10–⁠2 in 1980
17
HomeRutgers7–⁠4 in 1980
13

FinalHigh 65°F, low 43°F, 0.01 in. of rainAttendance 58,107

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 59% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 2–⁠0 in two meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
1981Alabama 31, Rutgers 7
1980Alabama 17, Rutgers 13

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