Postseason
SEC ChampionshipLost 30–45 vs. Florida · Dec. 7, 1996
Outback BowlWon 17–14 vs. Michigan · Jan. 1, 1997
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 1996 | Bowling Green | Birmingham, AL | W | 21–7 | |
| Sept. 7, 1996 | Southern Miss | Birmingham, AL | W | 20–10 | |
| Sept. 14, 1996 | Vanderbilt | Home | W | 36–26 | Conference game |
| Sept. 21, 1996 | Arkansas | Little Rock, AR | W | 17–7 | Conference game |
| Oct. 5, 1996 | Kentucky | Home | W | 35–7 | Conference game |
| Oct. 12, 1996 | NC State | Away | W | 24–19 | |
| Oct. 19, 1996 | Ole Miss | Home | W | 37–0 | Conference game |
| Oct. 26, 1996 | Tennessee | Away | L | 13–20 | Conference game |
| Nov. 9, 1996 | LSU | Away | W | 26–0 | Conference game |
| Nov. 16, 1996 | Mississippi State | Away | L | 16–17 | Conference game |
| Nov. 23, 1996 | Auburn | Birmingham, AL | W | 24–23 | Conference game |
| Dec. 7, 1996 | Florida | Atlanta, GA | L | 30–45 | SEC Championship |
| Jan. 1, 1997 | Michigan | Tampa, FL | W | 17–14 | Outback Bowl |