Tennessee at Alabama

Saturday, October 18, 1997

No. 9 Tennessee beat Alabama 38–⁠21. It was their 79th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 42–⁠30–⁠7 as played.

Away9Tennessee11–⁠2 in 1997
38
HomeAlabama4–⁠7 in 1997
21

FinalHigh 67°F, low 45°FAttendance 83,091

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Tennessee 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 60–⁠41–⁠6; as played, 61–⁠40–⁠7 in 108 meetings, counting the 29 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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