Alabama Triumphs Over Vanderbilt in NCAAF Clash
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 3:30 PM ET · Bryant-Denny Stadium
Alabama Crimson Tide 30, Vanderbilt Commodores 14, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Crimson Tide?
Alabama Crimson Tide beat Vanderbilt Commodores 30-14 at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 4, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Alabama Crimson Tide secured a 30-14 victory against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 4, 2025. This win marked Alabama's third consecutive victory, improving their record to 5-1 at home this season, while Vanderbilt fell to 5-2 overall.
Alabama entered the game with a recent record of 7-3 over their last ten outings, showcasing a strong offensive performance with an average of 32.8 points scored and only 14.8 points allowed per game. Their last five games saw them scoring an average of 36.0 points while allowing 16.0. The Crimson Tide's recent victories included a notable win against the Georgia Bulldogs, where they triumphed 24-21, and a dominant 73-0 shutout against the UL Monroe Warhawks.
On the other hand, Vanderbilt was riding a five-game winning streak, having achieved a 6-4 record in their last ten games. They averaged 33.3 points scored and allowed 20.8 points per game during that stretch. Their recent performances included a high-scoring 55-35 win against the Utah State Aggies and a 70-21 victory over the Georgia State Panthers.
When comparing home and away performances, Alabama excelled at home with a perfect 5-0 record this season, while Vanderbilt had a solid away record of 3-1. The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on October 5, 2024, where Alabama lost to Vanderbilt 35-40, making this victory particularly significant for the Crimson Tide as they sought to avenge that defeat.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players affected, but both teams were expected to field their strongest lineups. The market had Alabama favored to win with a 100% probability according to the final odds provided.
Conditions for the game were not detailed in the block, but typical October weather in Alabama would suggest a favorable environment for football, likely contributing to the performance levels seen on the field.
Viewers were treated to a display of Alabama's offensive prowess, as they consistently moved the ball effectively against Vanderbilt's defense. The Crimson Tide's ability to score early and maintain control of the game was evident, as they established a lead that Vanderbilt struggled to overcome.
Leaders
- Passing yardsTy Simpson23/31, 340 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INTAlabama Crimson Tide
- Rushing yardsJam Miller22 CAR, 136 YDS, 1 TDAlabama Crimson Tide
- Receiving yardsRyan Coleman-Williams6 REC, 98 YDS, 1 TDAlabama Crimson Tide
- Passing yardsDiego Pavia21/35, 198 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INTVanderbilt Commodores
- Rushing yardsSedrick Alexander4 CAR, 76 YDS, 1 TDVanderbilt Commodores
- Receiving yardsJunior Sherrill6 REC, 49 YDSVanderbilt Commodores
Recent form
Alabama Crimson Tide
Last 10: 7-3Streak W332.8 scored · 14.8 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W24-21at Georgia BulldogsSep 27
- W38-14vs Wisconsin BadgersSep 13
- W73-0vs UL Monroe WarhawksSep 6
- L17-31at Florida State SeminolesAug 30
- W28-14vs Auburn TigersNov 30
- L3-24at Oklahoma SoonersNov 24
- W52-7vs Mercer BearsNov 16
- W42-13at LSU TigersNov 10
- W34-0vs Missouri TigersOct 26
- L17-24at Tennessee VolunteersOct 19
Vanderbilt Commodores
Last 10: 6-4Streak W533.3 scored · 20.8 allowed per game3-1 away
- W55-35vs Utah State AggiesSep 27
- W70-21vs Georgia State PanthersSep 20
- W31-7at South Carolina GamecocksSep 13
- W44-20at Virginia Tech HokiesSep 6
- W45-3vs Charleston Southern BuccaneersAug 30
- L23-36vs Tennessee VolunteersNov 30
- L17-24at LSU TigersNov 24
- L7-28vs South Carolina GamecocksNov 9
- W17-7at Auburn TigersNov 2
- L24-27vs Texas LonghornsOct 26
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Auburn | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Florida | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| LSU | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oklahoma | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Texas | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | Vanderbilt Commodores | Alabama Crimson Tide |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 25 |
| Third downs | 5-11 | 7-15 |
| Fourth downs | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total yards | 333 | 486 |
| Net passing yards | 198 | 340 |
| Completions | 21/35 | 23/31 |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 11.0 |
| Rushing yards | 135 | 146 |
| Rushing attempts | 19 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 7.1 | 3.8 |
| Penalties | 5-52 | 3-30 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 22:37 | 37:23 |
Win probability
Above the line favours Alabama Crimson Tide, below favours Vanderbilt Commodores.
Venue
- Bryant-Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL
- Attendance100077
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