Saturday provided one of the most shocking upsets in college football history when No. 1 Alabama was knocked off by unranked Vanderbilt in stunning fashion. From the beginning, Vanderbilt controlled the game both offensively and defensively.
Experts knew the trouble of what the triple option could bring, and Vanderbilt left Alabama's defense staggered and unable to stop the run. On their opening drive, Vanderbilt hit the scoreboard quickly and opened up a 7-0 lead against the Tide, but they weren't done just yet. On the following Alabama possession, Jalen Milroe would throw his second interception of the season, which would be returned for a 29-yard touchdown return.
Vanderbilt would miss the extra point but still extended their very early lead to 13-0. As the first quarter was winding down, Alabama finally struck paydirt and got on the scoreboard to slim Vanderbilts lead to 13-7. © Butch Dill-Imagn Images Vanderbilt provided two more scores in the second quarter, with the first being a touchdown and the second resulting in a field goal, which extended their lead to 23-7.
However, on Alabama's final drive, the Tide would find the endzone to bring the halftime deficit to 23-14, and the Tide would also receive the kickoff to open the second half. The third quarter showed a sign of more life in the Tide, as Milroe would score a touchdown on the ground, and in the air to Ryan Williams. Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia would also have am insane 4th and 1 touchdown pass for 36 yards, and .
