Ohio State vs. Alabama

Wednesday, August 27, 1986

Alabama beat Ohio State 16–⁠10. It was their second meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 2–⁠0.

Neutral siteOhio State10–⁠3 in 1986
10
Neutral siteAlabama10–⁠3 in 1986
16

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.

Alabama leads 4–⁠1 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2020Alabama 52, Ohio State 24CFP National Championship
2014Ohio State 42, Alabama 35Sugar Bowl, CFP Semifinal
1994Alabama 24, Ohio State 17Citrus Bowl
1986Alabama 16, Ohio State 10
1977Alabama 35, Ohio State 6Sugar Bowl

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