Alabama wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) congratulates tight end Marshall Pritchett (9) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt safety Dontae Carter (1) celebrates with teammates after his interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer looks up to the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Alabama wide receiver Cederian Morgan (8) congratulates tight end Marshall Pritchett (9) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt safety Dontae Carter (1) celebrates with teammates after his interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer looks up to the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Keelon Russell threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 7 Alabama beat Vanderbilt 21-6 Saturday in an ugly game that did little to help the Crimson Tide’s stock for the College Football Playoff.
Alabama (8-2, 6-2 SEC) came in third in the CFP rankings but struggled for the first half against a team that came in having recently snapped a five-game skid. The Crimson Tide led only 7-3 at halftime thanks to Russell’s 9-yard TD pass to Marshall Pritchett.
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