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No. 7 Alabama survives a sloppy 21-6 win over Vanderbilt behind Keelon Russell

On Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 21-6 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Despite reports Friday suggesting backup Austin Mack would start, Keelon Russell played through an ankle injury after head coach Kalen DeBoer chose him as starter following pregame warmups.
Russell completed 22 of 33 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with tight end Marshall Pritchett and twice with wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks.
Alabama's defense recorded five sacks and held the Commodores to a season-low 235 yards of total offense, while Vanderbilt was hampered by 14 penalties for 92 yards.
The victory strengthens the Crimson Tide's position for the College Football Playoff and SEC Championship Game, with Alabama hosting FCS Chattanooga next Saturday.

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