Ohio State vs. Alabama
Wednesday, August 27, 1986 Share
Alabama beat Ohio State 16–10. It was their second meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 2–0.
FinalHigh 96°F, low 70°F, 0.03 in. of rainAttendance 68,296
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Alabama 51% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Ohio State–Alabama gameAlabama leads 4–1 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.
| 2020 | Alabama 52, Ohio State 24 | CFP National Championship |
| 2014 | Ohio State 42, Alabama 35 | Sugar Bowl, CFP Semifinal |
| 1994 | Alabama 24, Ohio State 17 | Citrus Bowl |
| 1986 | Alabama 16, Ohio State 10 | |
| 1977 | Alabama 35, Ohio State 6 | Sugar Bowl |
Around this game
Ohio State
- Next gameat WashingtonSept. 13, 1986
- SeasonOhio State in 1986
- ProgramOhio State history and records
Alabama
- Next gamevs. VanderbiltSept. 6, 1986
- SeasonAlabama in 1986
- ProgramAlabama history and records

