Washington vs. Alabama
Thursday, December 25, 1986, Sun Bowl Share
No. 13 Alabama beat No. 12 Washington 28–6. It was their fourth meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 4–0.
FinalTV: CBSAttendance 48,722Referee: Frank Shepard (SWC)
MVPs Cornelius Bennett (Alabama DE); Steve Alvord (Washington G)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Alabama 51% to win. Alabama pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Washington–Alabama gameAlabama leads 5–0 in five meetings, counting the one since this game.
| 2016 | Alabama 24, Washington 7 | Peach Bowl |
| 1986 | Alabama 28, Washington 6 | Sun Bowl |
| 1978 | Alabama 20, Washington 17 | |
| 1975 | Alabama 52, Washington 0 | |
| 1925 | Alabama 20, Washington 19 | Rose Bowl |
Around this game
Washington
- Next gamevs. StanfordSept. 5, 1987
- SeasonWashington in 1986
- ProgramWashington history and records
Alabama
- Next gamevs. Southern MissSept. 5, 1987
- SeasonAlabama in 1986
- ProgramAlabama history and records