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Alabama at Vanderbilt
Oct 5, 2024 • Completed
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Alabama
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Final Score
35 - 40

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Game Story
Vanderbilt holds off Alabama 40-35
Vanderbilt defeated Alabama 40-35 in Week 6 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 418-394 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 40-35. Sedrick Alexander run for 7 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Vanderbilt the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 418 total yards, 166 rushing yards, and 252 passing yards. Alabama finished with 394 total yards, including 84 on the ground and 310 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 12-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Vanderbilt led 23-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brock Taylor 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Sedrick Alexander run for 7 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-0 over Alabama).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jalen Milroe pass intercepted Randon Fontenette return for 29 yds for a TD (Brock Taylor PAT MISSED) (Alabama led 0-13 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Jam Miller run for 8 yds for a TD (Graham Nicholson KICK) (Alabama led 7-13 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Sedrick Alexander run for 1 yd for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 20-7 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Jam Miller run for 3 yds for a TD (Graham Nicholson KICK) (Alabama led 14-23 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Brock Taylor 51 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 23-7 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-35
Vanderbilt defeated Alabama.
Total yards
418-394
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
166
Vanderbilt averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
252
Vanderbilt averaged 12 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
12-18
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-6
Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 418 | 394 |
| Passing Yards | 252 | 310 |
| Rushing Yards | 166 | 84 |
| First Downs | 26 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 12-18 | 3-6 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-20 | 6-57 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-21 | 18-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 42:08 | 17:52 |