Penn State vs Alabama
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Alabama leads the series · Penn State on a 2-game losing run.
| Season | Site | Result | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Alabama win | University Park | L | 11-27 |
| 2010 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | L | 3-24 |
| 1990 | Penn State win | Tuscaloosa | W | 9-0 |
| 1989 | Alabama win | University Park | L | 16-17 |
| 1988 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | L | 3-8 |
| 1987 | Alabama win | University Park | L | 13-24 |
| 1986 | Penn State win | Tuscaloosa | W | 23-3 |
| 1985 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 19-17 |
| 1984 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | L | 0-6 |
| 1983 | Penn State win | University Park | W | 34-28 |
| 1982 | Alabama win | Tuscaloosa | L | 21-42 |
| 1981 | Alabama win | University Park | L | 16-31 |
| 1978 * | Alabama win | Neutral | L | 7-14 |
| 1975 * | Alabama win | Neutral | L | 6-13 |
| 1959 * | Penn State win | Neutral | W | 7-0 |
* postseason meeting
The head-to-head series, every meeting on record since 1959.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Penn State and Alabama?
Penn State is 5-10 against Alabama across 15 meetings on record since 1959. Alabama leads the series.
When did Penn State last play Alabama?
They last met in 2011, a 11-27 loss for Penn State.