Michigan vs. Alabama
Wednesday, January 1, 1997, Outback Bowl Share
No. 16 Alabama beat No. 15 Michigan 17–14. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–1.
FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 53,161Referee: Michael Dover (ACC)
MVP Dwayne Rudd (Alabama LB)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 Michigan–Alabama gameMichigan leads 4–3 in seven meetings, counting the five since this game.
| 2024 | Michigan 19, Alabama 13 | ReliaQuest Bowl |
| 2023 | Michigan 27, Alabama 20 | Rose Bowl, CFP Semifinal |
| 2019 | Alabama 35, Michigan 16 | Citrus Bowl |
| 2012 | Alabama 41, Michigan 14 | |
| 1999 | Michigan 35, Alabama 34 | Orange Bowl |
| 1996 | Alabama 17, Michigan 14 | Outback Bowl |
Around this game
Michigan
- Next gamevs. ColoradoSept. 13, 1997
- SeasonMichigan in 1996
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Alabama
- Next gamevs. HoustonAug. 30, 1997
- SeasonAlabama in 1996
- ProgramAlabama history and records