Alabama vs.Villanova
The Wildcats of Villanova soundly defeated the Tide in Tuscaloosa by a score of 41-18. After a scoreless first quarter, the Wildcats exploded for three touchdowns and never looked back. Villanova out-gained Bama in rushing yards 421-64. Bobby Marlow scored a 2 yard touchdown run for Bama, and Ken MacAfee scored two touchdowns on Clell Hobson passes. The 1951 squad finished with a record of 5-6 for Coach Red Drew.