Southern Miss at Alabama

Saturday, September 13, 1986 Share

No. 4 Alabama beat Southern Miss 31–⁠17. It was their 25th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 20–⁠3–⁠2 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss6–⁠5 in 1986

Home4Alabama10–⁠3 in 1986

FinalHigh 84°F, low 59°FAttendance 73,687

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Alabama 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 36–⁠6–⁠2; as played, 38–⁠5–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 20 since this game.