Vanderbilt Stuns #10 Alabama in Thrilling SEC Showdown

On October 4, 2025, the unranked Florida State Seminoles handed the #16 Alabama Crimson Tide an unexpected loss in their season opener. However, Alabama has since rebounded, climbing back into the top 10 rankings following a road win over Georgia.

Now, the Crimson Tide faces another tough test as they take on the undefeated Vanderbilt Commodores. Vanderbilt quarterback Deigo Pavia has led his team to a perfect 5-0 start, and the Commodores are looking to pull off another upset over Alabama. In 2024, Vanderbilt handed the then Crimson Tide a surprising 35-4 defeat.

The winner of this game could set themselves up for a favorable path to the college football playoff. If Vanderbilt can beat Alabama and then fare well against teams like LSU, Texas, and Tennessee, they could earn a spot in the postseason. On the other hand, an Alabama victory would help the Crimson Tide overcome their early-season loss to Florida State and position them for a potential playoff run.

Both teams boast talented quarterbacks, with Pavia and Alabama's Ty Simpson both putting up impressive numbers so far this season. The battle between Vanderbilt's defense and Alabama's offensive line could be a key factor in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated SEC showdown.