In a game for the ages, the Vanderbilt Commodores delivered a shocking 40-35 victory over the No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide, marking their first-ever win against a top-ranked team. This historic triumph, which took place at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, saw fans flood the field in celebration, tearing down the goalpost and tossing it into the Cumberland River.
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Key moments included Sedrick Alexander’s two touchdowns, Randon Fontenette’s pick-six, and Diego Pavia’s outperformance of Heisman contender Jalen Milroe. Vanderbilt, who hadn’t defeated Alabama in 40 years, snapped a 23-game losing streak to secure the upset. Coach Clark Lea celebrated the program's biggest win, emphasizing that this is just the beginning for Vanderbilt football.
Despite Alabama's yardage advantage (312-252), their mistakes and Vanderbilt’s dominance on third downs sealed the game. The victory came with Alabama as a 22.5-point favorite, making the upset even more remarkable.
This unforgettable game will go down in college football history as one of the biggest upsets, setting the stage for more potential breakthroughs for the Commodores.
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