Alabama travels to Vanderbilt on Saturday in Nashville. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Alabama
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | WKU | 0 | Alabama | 63 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | South Florida | 16 | Alabama | 42 | ESPN | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Alabama | 42 | Wisconsin | 10 | FOX | Noon |
| Sep. 28 | Georgia | 34 | Alabama | 41 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 12 | South Carolina | Alabama | TBA | Noon | ||
| Oct. 19 | Alabama | Tennessee | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 26 | Missouri | Alabama | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Alabama | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | Mercer | Alabama | ESPN+ | 2:00 PM | ||
| Nov. 23 | Alabama | Oklahoma | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Auburn | Alabama | TBA | TBA |
Vanderbilt
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Virginia Tech | 27 | Vanderbilt | 34 | OT ESPN | Noon |
| Sep. 7 | Alcorn St. | 0 | Vanderbilt | 55 | ESPNU | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Vanderbilt | 32 | Georgia State | 36 | ESPN+ | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Vanderbilt | 27 | Missouri | 30 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 5 | Alabama | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 12 | Vanderbilt | Kentucky | TBA | TBA | ||
| Oct. 19 | Ball State | Vanderbilt | ESPN+ | 7:00 PM | ||
| Oct. 26 | Texas | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 2 | Vanderbilt | Auburn | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | South Carolina | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Vanderbilt | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Tennessee | Vanderbilt | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Alabama | Vanderbilt |
| ESPN FPI | 2 | 57 |
| Sagarin | 2 | 79 |
| Massey Composite | 1 | 75 |
| PiRate Ratings | 3 | 75 |
KEY STATS
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | Alabama Vanderbilt |
33 53 |
7 10 |
0.471 0.429 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
2 103 |
2 14 |
0.172 0.421 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Alabama Vanderbilt |
25 25 |
4 4 |
0.667 0.667 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | Vanderbilt Alabama |
22 115 |
3 14 |
0.333 0.714 |
| Blocked Kicks | ||||
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Alabama Vanderbilt |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Alabama Vanderbilt |
1 1 |
1 1 |
0 0 |
| Completion Percentage | Alabama Vanderbilt |
7 55 |
2 9 |
0.717 0.640 |
| Defensive TDs | Vanderbilt | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| Fewest Penalties | Vanderbilt Alabama |
83 96 |
8 12 |
32 34 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | Vanderbilt Alabama |
106 118 |
13 16 |
8.00 8.50 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | Alabama Vanderbilt |
104 107 |
14 15 |
309 333 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | Alabama Vanderbilt |
119 123 |
14 15 |
77.25 83.25 |
| First Downs Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
30 36 |
7 8 |
73 74 |
| First Downs Offense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
87 110 |
12 15 |
84 76 |
| Fumbles Lost | Vanderbilt Alabama |
13 99 |
1 12 |
1 4 |
| Fumbles Recovered | Alabama | 28 | 5 | 3 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Vanderbilt Alabama |
69 93 |
12 14 |
18.88 20.50 |
| Kickoff Returns | Alabama Vanderbilt |
46 48 |
8 9 |
21.20 20.75 |
| Net Punting | Alabama Vanderbilt |
9 26 |
5 10 |
44.50 41.73 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Vanderbilt Alabama |
1 7 |
1 2 |
0 1 |
| Passes Intercepted | Alabama Vanderbilt |
31 48 |
5 7 |
5 4 |
| Passing Offense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
40 101 |
10 12 |
265.0 184.5 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Alabama Vanderbilt |
52 71 |
7 10 |
196.5 212.0 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Alabama Vanderbilt |
14 33 |
3 9 |
14.93 13.42 |
| Punt Return Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
15 125 |
7 15 |
1.67 19.00 |
| Punt Returns | Vanderbilt Alabama |
10 68 |
1 9 |
21.25 8.60 |
| Red Zone Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
31 67 |
7 13 |
0.750 0.833 |
| Red Zone Offense | Vanderbilt Alabama |
14 91 |
2 13 |
0.947 0.813 |
| Rushing Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
46 52 |
10 12 |
119.3 122.0 |
| Rushing Offense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
16 63 |
3 10 |
221.8 169.8 |
| Sacks Allowed | Alabama Vanderbilt |
57 67 |
7 9 |
1.50 1.75 |
| Scoring Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
19 67 |
7 14 |
15.0 23.3 |
| Scoring Offense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
8 25 |
3 5 |
47.0 37.0 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | Vanderbilt Alabama |
52 61 |
8 9 |
4.75 5.00 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Alabama Vanderbilt |
5 24 |
2 7 |
192.97 162.90 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
10 73 |
2 11 |
96.96 129.17 |
| Team Sacks | Alabama Vanderbilt |
34 44 |
6 7 |
2.50 2.25 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Vanderbilt Alabama |
37 59 |
7 12 |
6.8 6.0 |
| Time of Possession | Alabama Vanderbilt |
70 73 |
8 10 |
30:02 29:56 |
| Total Defense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
41 54 |
8 13 |
315.8 334.0 |
| Total Offense | Alabama Vanderbilt |
14 96 |
5 14 |
486.8 354.3 |
| Turnover Margin | Alabama Vanderbilt |
31 31 |
3 3 |
0.75 0.75 |
| Turnovers Gained | Alabama Vanderbilt |
32 92 |
5 13 |
8 4 |
| Turnovers Lost | Vanderbilt Alabama |
1 42 |
1 7 |
1 5 |
| Winning Percentage | Alabama Vanderbilt |
1 78 |
1 13 |
1.000 0.500 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Alabama
QB Jalen Milroe, RB Justice Haynes, WR Kobe Prentice, TE CJ Dippre, C Parker Brailsford, OL Tyler Booker, OL Kayden Proctor, DT Tim Smith, DL, LB Deontae Lawson, LB, CB Domani Jackson, CB Zabien Brown, S Malachi Moore, K Graham Nicholson, P James Burnip, ATH Kendrick Law, ATH Keionte Scott.
Vanderbilt
QB Diego Pavia, RB Sedrick Alexander, WR Junior Sherrill, WR Quincy Skinner, TE Cole Spence, C Steven Losoya , OLGage Pitchford, OL Chase Mitchell, DL Khordae Sydnor, DL Devin Lee, LB Langston Patterson, LB Bryce Cowan, CB Tyson Russell, CB Kolbey Taylor, S CJ Taylor, S De’Ricky Wright, K Brock Taylor, P Jesse Mirco.
INJURIES
Alabama
Player POS Status
Q. Russaw LB Questionable
C. Adams WR Questionable
J. Hale WR Out
Vanderbilt
Player POS Status
B. Coleman TE Out
M. Davis CB Out
Source: Covers.com
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt Football Series History
Alabama leads 60-19-4
COMMENTS
Vanderbilt hasn’t beaten Alabama since 1984. As long as the Tide doesn’t sleep walk through this game they should win.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 36, Vanderbilt 10
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 42, Vanderbilt 13
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Alabama 36, Vanderbilt 10
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Alabama 42, Vanderbilt 13
Saturday‘s game kicks off at TBA. Watch this SEC football game on the TBA Network.
