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Alabama vs Ohio State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Alabama Crimson Tide | 4 | Alabama leads |
 Ohio State Buckeyes | 1 |
Meetings since 1977: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
3-1 Postseason
4-1 Last 5
32-20 Avg score
3 Longest Alabama win run
Biggest Alabama win 35-6 in 1977 (postseason), a 29-point margin.
Biggest Alabama loss 35-42 in 2014 (postseason), a 7-point margin.
Every Alabama vs Ohio State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 * | Alabama win | Neutral | 52-24 |
| 2014 * | Ohio State win | Neutral | 35-42 |
| 1994 * | Alabama win | Neutral | 24-17 |
| 1986 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | 16-10 |
| 1977 * | Alabama win | Neutral | 35-6 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Alabama perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1977.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1977, 4-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Alabama and Ohio State meet.
How to watch Alabama vs Ohio State
When Alabama and Ohio State 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 Alabama radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Alabama vs Ohio State 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 Alabama this season
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Alabama vs Ohio State: the essentials
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Ohio State Buckeyes is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the Big Ten (Power 4). Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1977, 4-1. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Alabama vs Ohio State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Alabama Crimson Tide team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Ohio State against the whole conference, see Ohio State vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Alabama and Ohio State?
Alabama Crimson Tide lead the series since 1977, 4-1. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch Alabama vs Ohio State?
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 Alabama and Ohio State in the same conference?
No. Alabama plays in the SEC. Ohio State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.