Southern Miss at Alabama

Saturday, October 25, 1980 Share

No. 1 Alabama beat No. 20 Southern Miss 42–⁠7. It was their 20th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 17–⁠2–⁠1 as played.

Away20Southern Miss9–⁠3 in 1980

Home1Alabama10–⁠2 in 1980

FinalHigh 64°F, low 43°F, 0.45 in. of rainAttendance 60,210

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Alabama 74% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 36–⁠6–⁠2; as played, 38–⁠5–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 25 since this game.