Alabama vs.Georgia
The Bulldogs played a very solid game on both offense and defense in their 21-0 shutout of Alabama in Athens. This loss also marked the end of a 20 game conference winning streak for the Tide, with the last conference loss coming in a 16-17 loss to Auburn in 1972. The 1976 squad finished the season with a record of 9-3 along with a victory in the Liberty Bowl for Coach Bryant.