Alabama at Vanderbilt

Saturday, October 7, 1961

Alabama beat Vanderbilt 35–⁠6. It was their 39th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 19–⁠16–⁠4 as played.

AwayAlabama11–⁠0 in 1961
35
HomeVanderbilt2–⁠8 in 1961
6

FinalHigh 78°F, low 43°FAttendance 32,500

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 61–⁠20–⁠4; as played, 64–⁠19–⁠4 in 87 meetings, counting the 48 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Alabama 30, Vanderbilt 14
2024Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 35
2022Alabama 55, Vanderbilt 3
2017Alabama 59, Vanderbilt 0
2011Alabama 34, Vanderbilt 0
2007Alabama 24, Vanderbilt 10

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