Tennessee at Alabama

Saturday, October 17, 1987

Alabama beat No. 8 Tennessee 41–⁠22. It was their 69th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 36–⁠27–⁠6 as played.

Away8Tennessee10–⁠2–⁠1 in 1987
22
HomeAlabama7–⁠5 in 1987
41

FinalAttendance 75,808

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 58% to win. Alabama pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 39 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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