Vanderbilt (2-4) has a B- offense, a B defense, and is B- overall. They are #64 in pts/gm, #77 in total offense, and #108 in total defense. #1 Alabama (7-0) is A+ across the board. We are #1 in pts/gm, #22 in total offense, and #1 in total defense. Weather: Clear.

On the first offensive play of the game, HB Nick Brown busts through the line of scrimmage, spins by one Vandy safety, throws the other to the ground with a stiff arm, and he's gone 80 yards for the TD, 7-0 Tide. HB Brown scores again on a 49 yard TD run, 14-0. On a 3rd and long play, the Vandy QB performs a Houdini by escaping from two Bama defenders and he throws one up to his WR who comes down with a long reception. The Bama defense holds and forces a 37 yard FG by VU K Smith, 14-3. HB Andrew Fuller scores on a 7 yard TD run off tackle, 21-3. FB Tim Cox scores on a 7 yard TD run on 4th and 1, 28-3.

QB Rob Sims throws a pass to WR Ian Edmonds who is running a crossing route. WR Edmonds catches and rumbles 44 yards for the score, 35-3. VU QB Smith throws a 69 yard TD pass to WR Alvarez, 35-10. K Dennis Larkins boots a 23 yard FG to make it 38-10 at halftime.

VU HB Williams breaks five tackles and eludes one more on his way to an 80 yard TD run, 38-17. HB Brown scores a TD on a 30 yard run, 45-17. QB Sims throws a 7 yard TD pass to HB Fuller, 52-17. PR Zach Tyler returns a punt 68 yards for the score to break this game wide open, 59-17.

K Larkins knocks in a chip shot 26 yard FG, 62-17. FB Steve Wood blasts in from a yard, 69-17.

Vandy tried to hang with us, but their defense was extremely poor. Their HB did run a bit wild on us on that one play, but we mainly kept him in check. The stretch run for the SEC West is up next.