Week 18
Final
1981 Southeastern
ALA TEX
| Team | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alabama | 9 | 2 | .818 |
 Auburn | 5 | 6 | .455 |
 Florida | 7 | 5 | .583 |
 Georgia | 10 | 2 | .833 |
 Kentucky | 3 | 8 | .273 |
 LSU | 3 | 7 | .300 |
 Ole Miss | 4 | 6 | .400 |
 Mississippi State | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Tennessee | 8 | 4 | .667 |
 Vanderbilt | 4 | 7 | .364 |
Arkansas 
Baylor 
Houston 
Rice 
Texas A&M 
TCU 
Texas Tech 
Texas 
SMU Game Summary
The Texas Longhorns emerged victorious over the Alabama Crimson Tide, 14 to 12, in the Cotton Bowl on January 1, 1982.