Alabama vs. Virginia Tech

Tuesday, December 29, 1998, Music City Bowl Share

Virginia Tech beat Alabama 38–⁠7. It was their 11th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 10–⁠1.

Neutral siteAlabama7–⁠5 in 1998

Neutral siteVirginia Tech9–⁠3 in 1998

FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 41,600Payout $750,000 per team (Wikipedia)Referee: Hal Dowden (Big 12)The game on Wikipedia

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Virginia Tech 60% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Alabama leads 12–⁠1 in 13 meetings, counting the two since this game.