Alabama rallies to beat Vanderbilt 30-14, extends win streak to four

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama rallied in the second half to beat Vanderbilt 30-14 on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, handing the previously unbeaten Commodores their first loss of the season and extending the Crimson Tide’s winning streak to four games. Quarterback Ty Simpson threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Jam Miller rushed for 136 yards and a score as Alabama tightened its grip late in the game.

The game was tied 14-14 at halftime, but Alabama’s defense shut out Vanderbilt after the break, holding the Commodores without a second-half point while the Tide converted all four trips into the red zone into points. Vanderbilt opened the game by moving effectively on the ground, gaining 126 rushing yards in the first half, but managed only nine rushing yards after intermission.

Simpson completed 23 of 31 passes for 340 yards, including scoring connections to Germie Bernard and Ryan Williams, and Alabama's balance between run and pass proved decisive. Miller’s 22 carries provided consistent push on the ground and helped the Tide control tempo as the game progressed. Coach Kalen DeBoer praised his team’s response, saying, "Just really proud of these guys. The...