No. 7 Alabama Defeats Vanderbilt 21-6 in Sloppy Nashville Contest
No. 7 Alabama secured a 21-6 victory over Vanderbilt in Nashville, with quarterback Keelon Russell contributing significantly with 217 passing yards and three touchdowns in a game described as sloppy.
Myrtle Beach Florence, SC, November 14, 2026 — No. 7 Alabama claimed a 21-6 win against Vanderbilt in Nashville on Saturday. The game was characterized by a sloppy performance from both teams, according to reports.
The Crimson Tide’s victory was aided significantly by the play of quarterback Keelon Russell. Russell was instrumental in the offensive effort, passing for 217 yards. He was responsible for all three of Alabama’s touchdowns in the contest. The passing game proved to be a key factor in Alabama establishing its lead.
Vanderbilt was unable to overcome Alabama’s offensive output, managing only six points throughout the game. The specifics of Vanderbilt’s scoring or the defensive efforts from either team were not detailed in the provided summary.
The performance suggests a challenging outing for both sides, with the term ‘sloppy’ indicating potential turnovers, penalties, or general execution issues that are common in football games. Despite these challenges, No. 7 Alabama was able to secure the win, moving their record forward.
Further details regarding the game’s progression, specific plays, or player statistics beyond those attributed to Keelon Russell were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press on www.wbtw.com, see more information here.
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