Vanderbilt punter Nick Haberer got a spot on the Ray Gig Award Ray’s 8 for Week 6 for his punting output in the Commodores’s game against Alabama. Haberer punted three times in the game and averaged 44.7 yards per punt. Two of his three punts landed inside Alabama’s own 20-yard line, creating long and difficult drives for the Crimson Tide.

The No. 16 Vanderbilt Commodores, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, face the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide, led by quarterback Ty Simpson, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa,

Diego Pavia and Richie Hoskins expressed confidence that Vanderbilt football could still win a national championship even after loss to Alabama.

Vanderbilt football got a viral College GameDay moment after Theo Von picked the Commodores to upset the Alabama Crimson Tide on the road.

Pavia's top target is senior tight end Eli Stowers. In five games, he has 22 receptions for 301 yards (13.7 average) and two touchdowns. In the win over Utah State, he caught six passes for 68 yards and one touchdown. He had five catches for 73 yards, including a long of 48, in a 70-21 win over Georgia State. See which team to back at SportsLine.

Vanderbilt football is ranked No. 17 in the US LBM Coaches Poll released Sept. 28 before the Commodores head to take on Alabama.

After Alabama football's 30-14 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 4, Johnny Manziel approached Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson.

Alabama football’s defense has struggled with stopping explosive plays at times this season, and it bit the Crimson Tide early against Vanderbilt. The Commodores’ running back, Sedrick Alexander exploded for a 65-yard touchdown in the first quarter to put Vanderbilt up 7-0.