Alabama at Tennessee

Saturday, October 18, 1980

No. 1 Alabama beat Tennessee 27–⁠0. It was their 62nd meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 33–⁠23–⁠6 as played.

Away1Alabama10–⁠2 in 1980
27
HomeTennessee5–⁠6 in 1980
0

FinalHigh 80°F, low 62°F, 0.04 in. of rainAttendance 96,748

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Tennessee 26, Alabama 10
2025Alabama 37, Tennessee 20
2024Tennessee 24, Alabama 17
2023Alabama 34, Tennessee 20
2022Tennessee 52, Alabama 49
2021Alabama 52, Tennessee 24

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