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Memphis vs Alabama
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Memphis Tigers | 1 | Alabama leads |
 Alabama Crimson Tide | 7 |
Meetings since 1958: 8. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Alabama has won the last 2 meetings.
1-7 Regular season
1-7 Last 8
7-24 Avg score
5 Longest Alabama win run
Biggest Memphis win 13-10 in 1987, a 3-point margin.
Biggest Memphis loss 0-37 in 1986, a 37-point margin.
Every Memphis vs Alabama meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Alabama win | Memphis | 7-10 |
| 1989 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 7-35 |
| 1987 | Memphis win | Memphis | 13-10 |
| 1986 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 0-37 |
| 1985 | Alabama win | Memphis | 9-28 |
| 1983 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 13-44 |
| 1959 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 7-14 |
| 1958 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 0-14 |
Scores from the Memphis perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1958.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1958, 7-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Memphis and Alabama meet.
How to watch Memphis vs Alabama
When Memphis and Alabama are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Memphis radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Memphis vs Alabama time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Memphis this season
Follow Memphis in the title race on the American Conference standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the American Conference rivalry pages, or browse every American Conference matchup.
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Memphis vs Alabama: the essentials
Memphis Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide is a non-conference matchup that sets the American Conference against the SEC (Power 4). Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1958, 7-1. Across 8 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Memphis vs Alabama head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Memphis Tigers team hub, the American Conference this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Alabama against the whole conference, see Alabama vs the American Conference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Memphis and Alabama?
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1958, 7-1. The two programs have met 8 times on record.
How can I watch Memphis vs Alabama?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Memphis and Alabama in the same conference?
No. Memphis plays in the American Conference. Alabama plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.