Over the last two seasons, few games on Alabama‘s schedule have been tougher matchups than Vanderbilt.
The Commodores and Crimson Tide have split the last two meetings between the teams dating back to 2024, with the home team winning each. Vanderbilt stunned the Crimson Tide two years ago in Nashville during Kalen DeBoer’s first season, with Alabama avenging that loss a year ago in Tuscaloosa, a game which was originally tied at the half.
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Ahead of the latest meeting Saturday afternoon, Roll Tide Wire recently turned to the EA Sports College Football 27 video game to simulate the 2026 version of the matchup between the two. Roll Tide Wire has done this for every Alabama game so far this season, with the weekly simulation a perfect 9-0 when correctly predicting the Tide’s results.
Following is how this week’s College Football 27 simulation predicts Alabama-Vanderbilt to play out this Saturday in Nashville.
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt Week 11 College Football 27 simulation
Final Score: Alabama 26, Vanderbilt 20
This week’s College Football 27 simulation predicts a surprising close contest between the Tide and Commodores, one in which Alabama narrowly avoids an upset, 26-20.
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As to how close the upset nearly happened, Vanderbilt had a chance to win the game on the final play, but Alabama intercepted a pass in the end zone to seal the victory as time expired. Alabama also owned a 13-10 lead at halftime, as well as outscored the Commodores, 13-10, in the second half.
The Crimson Tide also had 479 yards of total offense in the simulation, but did have two interceptions. A few Tide offensive players also enjoyed big games such as tight end Kaleb Edwards, while Conor Talty made four field goals.
Alabama and Vanderbilt will kickoff at 12:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The game will be played at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 23, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA Today Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 23, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA Today Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 23, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA Today Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 23, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA Today Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 23, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) rolls away from pressure by Vanderbilt Commodores defensive end Jonathan Wynn (49) during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
(Christopher Hanewinckel, USA Today Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 23, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) rolls out of the pocket during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
(Christopher Hanewinckel, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 24, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Henry To’o To’o (10) hits Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary Cosby, USA TODAY Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 24, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) breaks a tackle by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Anfernee Orji (0) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary Cosby Jr., USA TODAY Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 24, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) breaks a tackle by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Anfernee Orji (0) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary Cosby Jr., USA TODAY Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 24, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a touchdown pass against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary Cosby Jr., USA TODAY Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Sep 24, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jase McClellan (2) runs the ball against Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Kane Patterson (19) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 55-3. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary Cosby Jr., USA TODAY Sports)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) backs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) breaks the tackle of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman LT Overton (22) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores fans rush the field after a victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
(Steve Roberts, USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Justin Jefferson (10) during the first quarter at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Josh Cuevas (80) is tackled by Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Nick Rinaldi (24) during the second quarter at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) runs into the end zone late in the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Cole Spence (16) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Bray Hubbard (18) during the second half at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) is pressured by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman LT Overton (22) during the second half at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Alabama football vs. Vanderbilt: SEC series through the years
Oct 4, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jam Miller (26) carries the ball during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
(David Leong, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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