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Auburn vs. Alabama

Saturday, November 28, 1981

No. 4 Alabama beat Auburn 28–⁠17. It was their 46th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 27–⁠12–⁠1 in the games on file.

Neutral siteAuburn5–⁠6 in 1981
17
Neutral site4Alabama9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1981
28

FinalAttendance 78,170

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Alabama 81% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The series

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Officially, Alabama leads 52–⁠37–⁠1; as played, 51–⁠32–⁠1 in the 84 games on file; the official count covers all 90 meetings, counting the 44 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Alabama 27, Auburn 20
2024Alabama 28, Auburn 14
2023Alabama 27, Auburn 24
2022Alabama 49, Auburn 27
2021Alabama 24, Auburn 22
2020Alabama 42, Auburn 13

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