The Vanderbilt Commodores defeated No. 1 Alabama 40-35 on Saturday, recording perhaps the biggest win in program history.
The Crimson Tide won the first toss and it was postponed. Vanderbilt quickly drove down the field and took the lead with Cedric Alexander's 7-yard touchdown run.
It was the first time since 2007 that Vandy led with a touchdown against Alabama, and it was Nick Saban's second game as coach. On this day, the University of Alabama came back and won 24-10.
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Vanderbilt Commodores running back Cedric Alexander, 28, and quarterback Diego Alexander during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. Pavia (2 years old) celebrates a touchdown in the end zone. (Denny Simmons/The Tennessean/USA Today)
The Commodores returned to the locker room at halftime with a 23-14 lead.
Vanderbilt added 17 points in the second half, holding off a fierce comeback from No. 1 Alabama and earning an upset victory in Nashville.
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Jalen Milroe, who became one of the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy after his stellar performance in holding off Georgia in Tuscaloosa last week, finished Saturday's loss with 312 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (age 2) poses with running back AJ Newberry during the first half of a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville on October 5, 202. (23 years old) hands the ball. (Steve Roberts/Imagn Images)
Before Saturday, Vanderbilt last defeated Alabama on September 29, 1984.
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Saturday's improbable victory improved Vanderbilt's record to 3-2, but it was Alabama's first loss. The Crimson Tide will return home next week and try to fight back against South Carolina.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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