Alabama
4-1 , 2-0
Vanderbilt
5-1 , 1-1
No. 10/11 Alabama Football Wins Fourth Straight Game, Defeating No. 16/17 Vanderbilt 30-14
10/4/2025 7:35:00 PM | Football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The No. 10/11 Alabama (4-1, 2-0 SEC) football team delivered its second straight win over a top-25 opponent, defeating No. 16/17 Vanderbilt (5-1, 1-1 SEC), 30-14, Saturday afternoon in front of a sold out crowd at Nick Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Ty Simpson finished 23-of-31 through the air, throwing for 340 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Crimson Tide leaned on Jam Miller, who led the rushing attack with 136 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. Alabama's receiving duo of Germie Bernard (5 catches, 82 yards) and Ryan Williams (6 catches, 98 yards) each hauled in a receiving score.
Alabama's defense frustrated Vanderbilt's offense throughout the game and recorded three takeaways, including two interceptions and one forced fumble. Justin Jefferson led the Tide with 14 total tackles, including nine solo stops, to go with one sack and one tackle for loss. Keon Sabb and Zavier Mincey were responsible for the Tide's two interceptions.
Notes
- With the victory, Alabama extended its home winning streak to 15 consecutive games, tied with Missouri for the second-longest active home winning streak in the nation
- The Crimson Tide is now 17-1 (.944) in SEC home openers since 2008. The Tide has outscored its league opponents 39.2-16.0 ppg in those games
- Head coach Kalen DeBoer improved to 17-3 (.850) in 20 career games against Associated Press Top 25 opponents and is 5-1 (.833) against ranked opponents since beginning his tenure at UA in 2024
- The victory stretches Coach DeBoer's mark in conference home debuts at the Division I level to 5-1 (.833), including a 2-0 start while leading the Tide
- Germie Bernard's 27-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter marks his fourth-consecutive game with a score
- Jam Miller is the first Alabama player to rush for over 100 yards in a game since Jalen Milroe (104 yards) on Nov. 30, 2024 vs. Auburn
- Miller's 136 rushing yards were the most by the Texas native since totaling a career-high 140 yards against USF on Sept. 7, 2024
- After Vanderbilt rushed for 113 yards in the first quarter, Alabama's defense limited the Commodores to 22 rushing yards the rest of the game
- With two more takeaways on Saturday, Alabama has forced at least one turnover in all five games this season
- The Crimson Tide defense held the Commodores to just 14 points on Saturday, with Vanderbilt entering Saturday's matchup averaging 49.0 points per game over its first five contests
- Justin Jefferson's 14 total tackles mark a new career best for the redshirt senior
- Zavier Mincey's interception in the fourth quarter was the first of his collegiate career
How It Happened
First Quarter
- 6:34 - VU | The Commodores opened the afternoon's scoring, creating a 65-yard touchdown run on their opening possession. (7-0, Vanderbilt)
Second Quarter
- 9:22 - UA | After Justin Jefferson forced a fumble deep in his own territory to regain possession for the Tide, the UA offensive orchestrated an impressive 12-play, 92-yard drive that featured a crucial fourth and 7 conversion. Ty Simpson capped the drive by finding Ryan Williams for a 14-yard score. (7-7)
- 1:33 - VU | The visitors took advantage of a short field, as a four-yard touchdown pass closed a 10-play, 38-yard drive. (14-7, Vanderbilt)
- 0:17 - UA | The Tide immediately answered the Vanderbilt score, working 78 yards over six plays in just over a minute, with Simpson connecting with Germie Bernard for a 27-yard touchdown. (14-14)
Third Quarter
- 9:15 - UA | Aided by Williams' 54-yard reception, Conor Talty split the uprights from 38-yards away to end a six-play, 68-yard drive. (17-14, Alabama)
- 1:17 - UA | Talty made his second field goal of the afternoon, this time from 30 yards out, to conclude an 11-play, 66-yard drive. (20-14, Alabama)
Fourth Quarter
- 9:15 - UA | Aided by Williams' 54-yard reception, Conor Talty split the uprights from 38-yards away to end a six-play, 68-yard drive. (17-14, Alabama)
- 00:17 - UA | Jam Miller sealed the win with a 20-yard rushing touchdown, finalizing a quick four-play, 28-yard drive (30-14, Alabama)
Up Next
- Alabama will next travel to Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 11
- Kickoff between the Crimson Tide and Tigers is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on ABC
Team Stats
VU 7, ALA 0
VU - Alexander,Sedrick 65 yd run (Taylor,Brock kick), 6 plays, 93 yards, TOP 03:13
VU 7, ALA 7
ALA - Williams,Ryan 14 yd pass from Simpson,Ty (Talty,Conor kick) 12 plays, 92 yards, TOP 07:24
VU 14, ALA 7
VU - Alexander,Sedrick 4 yd pass from Pavia,Diego (Taylor,Brock kick) 10 plays, 38 yards, TOP 04:23
VU 14, ALA 14
ALA - Bernard,Germie 27 yd pass from Simpson,Ty (Talty,Conor kick) 6 plays, 78 yards, TOP 01:11
VU 14, ALA 17
ALA - Talty,Conor 38 yd field goal 6 plays, 68 yards, TOP 03:34
VU 14, ALA 20
ALA - Talty,Conor 30 yd field goal 11 plays, 66 yards, TOP 05:56
VU 14, ALA 23
ALA - Talty,Conor 30 yd field goal 16 plays, 69 yards, TOP 08:29
VU 14, ALA 30
ALA - Miller,Jamarion 20 yd run (Talty,Conor kick), 4 plays, 28 yards, TOP 01:01
