Alabama at Tennessee

Saturday, October 18, 1986

No. 2 Alabama beat Tennessee 56–⁠28. It was their 68th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 35–⁠27–⁠6 as played.

Away2Alabama10–⁠3 in 1986
56
HomeTennessee7–⁠5 in 1986
28

FinalHigh 68°F, low 40°FAttendance 95,115

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 40 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Tennessee 26, Alabama 10
2025Alabama 37, Tennessee 20
2024Tennessee 24, Alabama 17
2023Alabama 34, Tennessee 20
2022Tennessee 52, Alabama 49
2021Alabama 52, Tennessee 24

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