The 5th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide of coach Ray Perkins opened the season against the 9th ranked Ohio State Buckeyes of coach Earle Bruce. Alabama's All-SEC PK Van Tiffin hit 3 field goals & QB Mike Shula threw a touchdown pass to WR Albert Bell early in the 4th quarter as the Crimson Tide retained The Belt with a 16-10 win over the Buckeyes. Alabama played without … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – August 27