Postseason
Hall of Fame BowlLost 24–28 vs. Michigan · Jan. 2, 1988
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5, 1987 | Southern Miss | Birmingham, AL | W | 38–6 | |
| Sept. 12, 1987 | Penn State | Away | W | 24–13 | |
| Sept. 19, 1987 | Florida | Birmingham, AL | L | 14–23 | Conference game |
| Sept. 26, 1987 | Vanderbilt | Away | W | 30–23 | Conference game |
| Oct. 3, 1987 | Louisiana | Birmingham, AL | W | 38–10 | |
| Oct. 10, 1987 | Memphis | Away | L | 10–13 | |
| Oct. 17, 1987 | Tennessee | Birmingham, AL | W | 41–22 | Conference game |
| Oct. 31, 1987 | Mississippi State | Birmingham, AL | W | 21–18 | Conference game |
| Nov. 7, 1987 | LSU | Away | W | 22–10 | Conference game |
| Nov. 14, 1987 | Notre Dame | Away | L | 6–37 | |
| Nov. 27, 1987 | Auburn | Birmingham, AL | L | 0–10 | Conference game |
| Jan. 2, 1988 | Michigan | Tampa, FL | L | 24–28 | Hall of Fame Bowl |