Postseason
Liberty BowlWon 21–15 vs. Illinois · Dec. 29, 1982
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 11, 1982 | Georgia Tech | Away | W | 45–7 | |
| Sept. 18, 1982 | Ole Miss | Jackson, MS | W | 42–14 | Conference game |
| Sept. 25, 1982 | Vanderbilt | Home | W | 24–21 | Conference game |
| Oct. 2, 1982 | Arkansas State | Birmingham, AL | W | 34–7 | |
| Oct. 9, 1982 | Penn State | Birmingham, AL | W | 42–21 | |
| Oct. 16, 1982 | Tennessee | Away | L | 28–35 | Conference game |
| Oct. 23, 1982 | Cincinnati | Home | W | 21–3 | |
| Oct. 30, 1982 | Mississippi State | Jackson, MS | W | 20–12 | Conference game |
| Nov. 6, 1982 | LSU | Birmingham, AL | L | 10–20 | Conference game |
| Nov. 13, 1982 | Southern Miss | Home | L | 29–38 | |
| Nov. 27, 1982 | Auburn | Birmingham, AL | L | 22–23 | Conference game |
| Dec. 29, 1982 | Illinois | Memphis, TN | W | 21–15 | Liberty Bowl |