Alabama Beats Vanderbilt 21-6 in Football
No. 7 Alabama pulled away from Vanderbilt on the strength of Russell's touchdown passes and a solid ground game.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Football
No. 7 Alabama defeated Vanderbilt 21-6 before a crowd of 35,000. Quarterback Russell threw three touchdown passes, including a 9-yard strike to Pritchett and two to L.Brooks.
Why it matters
The result keeps Alabama's season on track as a ranked team and gives the Crimson Tide a clear win over a conference opponent. For Alabama fans, it reinforces the team's balance between its passing game and its running game.
Alabama running back D.Hill rushed for 89 yards on 14 carries, while Vanderbilt quarterback Jar.Curtis completed 25 of 40 passes for 223 yards. Vanderbilt kicker B.Taylor missed a 50-yard field goal after making a 57-yard attempt earlier in the game.
The players
Alabama Crimson Tide
The University of Alabama's football program, a member of the Southeastern Conference and one of the most successful programs in college football history.
Vanderbilt Commodores
The football program of Vanderbilt University, a member of the Southeastern Conference based in Nashville, Tennessee.
The details
Alabama scored on a 9-yard pass from Russell to Pritchett in the first quarter, followed by a 39-yard touchdown pass from Russell to L.Brooks and another 9-yard touchdown pass to L.Brooks in the third quarter. Vanderbilt's only points came on a 57-yard field goal by B.Taylor.
Timeline
First Quarter, 0:06: Alabama 9-yard touchdown pass from Russell to Pritchett.
Third Quarter, 12:18: Alabama 39-yard touchdown pass from Russell to L.Brooks.
Third Quarter, 8:30: Vanderbilt 57-yard field goal by B.Taylor.
Third Quarter, 7:13: Alabama 9-yard touchdown pass from Russell to L.Brooks.
Season Trajectory
Alabama's 21-6 win over Vanderbilt is a conference result that shapes the Crimson Tide's position in the Southeastern Conference race. The margin keeps Alabama on a path consistent with its status as a ranked contender in the league.
Alabama's balanced attack, with Russell throwing three touchdowns and D.Hill adding 89 rushing yards, is the kind of production fantasy managers and bettors track closely in SEC matchups. Vanderbilt's missed 50-yard field goal and its 40 pass attempts also matter for anyone evaluating the Commodores' offensive efficiency.
The takeaway
Alabama's win shows how a team that controls possession and finishes drives can separate itself in conference play. The result rewards consistency over spectacle.
Further reading
For more on the Crimson Tide's season, see Alabama Football coverage on Wisevoter.
