Final score of the Vanderbilt vs. Alabama game as reported by major sports news outlets

Vanderbilt Takes Shocking 23-7 Lead Over No. 1 Alabama

Oct 5, 2024, 09:13 PM

Vanderbilt has taken a surprising lead over No. 1 Alabama in their football game in Nashville. The Commodores scored an opening-drive touchdown to take a 6-0 lead, followed by a pick-six by Jalen Milroe that extended their lead to 13-0. By the end of the first quarter, Vanderbilt led 13-7, with a 97-79 yard advantage over Alabama. A series of penalties against Alabama, including an illegal numbering penalty, allowed Vanderbilt to maintain their momentum. In the second quarter, Sedrick Alexander scored another touchdown and a 51-yard field goal to extend their lead to 23-7. Emmanuel Henderson fumbled a kickoff, leading to another Vanderbilt possession. This marks a significant performance for Vanderbilt, which has struggled against Alabama in the past.