Vanderbilt at Alabama

Saturday, September 30, 1972

No. 6 Alabama beat Vanderbilt 48–⁠21. It was their 50th meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 29–⁠17–⁠4 as played.

AwayVanderbilt3–⁠8 in 1972
21
Home6Alabama10–⁠2 in 1972
48

FinalHigh 89°F, low 60°F, 1.25 in. of rainAttendance 56,179

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 87% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 61–⁠20–⁠4; as played, 64–⁠19–⁠4 in 87 meetings, counting the 37 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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