- Matchup: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Alabama Crimson Tide
- Event Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL
- Broadcast: ABC
- Betting Line: Crimson Tide favored by 9.5 points
- Total Points: Over/Under set at 56.5
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Bryant-Denny Stadium will witness an exciting clash as the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1) host the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-0) on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Vanderbilt enters the game as 9.5-point underdogs, with an over/under of 56.5 points.
The Vanderbilt Commodores boast an unbeaten record of 5-0 this season. In their most recent outing, they secured a victory against the Utah State Aggies with a score of 55-35. During this match, the Commodores executed 65 plays, amassing 543 yards. They successfully rushed the ball 30 times for a total of 222 yards, averaging an impressive 7.4 yards per carry. On defense, Vanderbilt allowed 119 rushing yards on 25 attempts, translating to an average of 4.8 yards per rush. In the passing game, they conceded 28 completions on 38 passes for 274 yards, resulting in a completion percentage of 73.7%.
This season, the Commodores have accumulated 2,472 total yards. On offense, they have achieved 14 passing touchdowns and 18 rushing touchdowns, with 4 turnovers recorded. The team has produced 131 first downs and committed 39 penalties for a total of 356 yards. With an average of 223.4 rushing yards per game, they rank 18th nationally. Vanderbilt averages an outstanding 49.0 points per game.
Defensively, the Commodores have allowed 995 passing yards, placing them 74th in Division 1. They give up an average of 199.0 passing yards per game, with a completion rate of 65.5%. Overall, Vanderbilt allows an average of 278.8 yards per game, which ranks them 21st in the nation. They have conceded 9 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns, allowing an average of 3.0 yards per carry and 79.8 rushing yards per game this season, with 399 total rushing yards allowed across 5 games. Vanderbilt’s defense ranks 31st nationally, allowing 17.2 points per game.
The Alabama Crimson Tide enter this matchup with a 3-1 record for the season. In their last game, they triumphed over the Georgia Bulldogs with a narrow score of 24-21. Alabama allowed 33 rushing attempts totaling 227 yards (averaging 6.9 yards per carry). The passing defense recorded a 65.0% completion rate, yielding 130 yards on 13 of 20 passing. Overall, Alabama finished with 397 total yards, running 77 plays at an average of 5.2 yards per play. The rushing game averaged 3.1 yards per carry, totaling 117 yards on 38 attempts.
The Alabama offense is averaging 443.8 yards per game, positioning them 36th in Division 1. They have accrued 198 yards in penalties over 24 infractions, ranking 93rd in the nation in discipline. With an average of 122.0 rushing yards per game, they have totaled 488 rushing yards this season. Significantly, they have thrown no interceptions and conceded no fumbles, while registering 94 first downs. On the scoring front, the Crimson Tide rank 26th in the nation, averaging 38.0 points per game. So far this season, Alabama has amassed 1,287 passing yards, averaging 321.8 yards per game, which ranks 10th nationally.
Defensively, Alabama allows an average of 16.5 points per game, ranking them 29th in college football. They have given up 642 rushing yards total (averaging 160.5 yards per game) along with 6 rushing touchdowns this season. Through the air, they have yielded 2 touchdowns, allowing 113.5 yards per game, which ranks 2nd in the country. The Crimson Tide defense has been active on the field for 217 plays, ranking 2nd nationally. They have recorded 4 fumble recoveries and 3 interceptions this season, yielding only 66 points.
Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling Commodores vs Crimson Tide college football matchup?
Prediction: Bet on the Crimson Tide -9.5
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