In 1985, Alabama wasn’t quite the ALABAMA we’ve all grown so familiar in knowing.

After going 5-6 in ‘84, not even the most loyal Roll Tider could find a National Championship to claim. And thus Bama started the 1985 season unranked.

Showdowns with Memphis State and Mississippi State got the Tide back on their winning ways, as they climbed back to no. 20 ahead of traveling to Baton Rouge.

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