Vanderbilt Stuns Alabama with Defensive Dominance

Vanderbilt's defense proved a formidable force against Alabama, securing multiple interceptions and a crucial touchdown return to lead the Commodores into halftime.

Vanderbilt linebacker Randon Fontenette returns an interception for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama , Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama , Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Vanderbilt, which hasn’t beaten Alabama on the field since 1984, immediately drove down the field for a 7-yard touchdown run by Sedrick Alexander to take the lead. It was the first time since 2007 Vandy had opened a game against Alabama with a TD, and that was Nick Saban’s second game as coach., who put himself among the top Heisman Trophy candidates with his play against Georgia, had his second pass tipped into the air by De’Rickey Wright who committed to Alabama and wound up at Vanderbilt.

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