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SMU vs Alabama
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 SMU Mustangs | 0 | Alabama leads |
 Alabama Crimson Tide | 2 |
Meetings since 1976: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Alabama has won the last 2 meetings.
0-1 Regular season
0-1 Postseason
0-2 Last 2
5-42 Avg score
2 Longest Alabama win run
Biggest SMU loss 3-56 in 1976, a 53-point margin.
Every SMU vs Alabama meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 * | Alabama win | Neutral | 7-28 |
| 1976 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 3-56 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the SMU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1976.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1976, 2-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when SMU and Alabama meet.
How to watch SMU vs Alabama
When SMU 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 SMU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the SMU 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 SMU this season
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SMU vs Alabama: the essentials
SMU Mustangs vs Alabama Crimson Tide is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1976, 2-0. Across 2 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the SMU vs Alabama head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the SMU Mustangs team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Alabama against the whole conference, see Alabama vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between SMU and Alabama?
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1976, 2-0. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch SMU 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 SMU and Alabama in the same conference?
No. SMU plays in the ACC. Alabama plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.