Southern Miss at Alabama

Saturday, September 27, 1997 Share

No. 21 Alabama beat Southern Miss 27–⁠13. It was their 34th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 28–⁠4–⁠2 as played.

AwaySouthern Miss9–⁠3 in 1997

Home21Alabama4–⁠7 in 1997

FinalHigh 73°F, low 64°F, 0.35 in. of rainAttendance 83,091

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Alabama 65% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 36–⁠6–⁠2; as played, 38–⁠5–⁠2 in 45 meetings, counting the 11 since this game.