Alabama at Vanderbilt

Saturday, September 28, 1985

No. 15 Alabama beat Vanderbilt 40–⁠20. It was their 63rd meeting; after it, Alabama led the series 41–⁠18–⁠4 as played.

Away15Alabama9–⁠2–⁠1 in 1985
40
HomeVanderbilt3–⁠7–⁠1 in 1985
20

FinalHigh 74°F, low 44°FAttendance 41,186

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Alabama 66% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Alabama leads 61–⁠20–⁠4; as played, 64–⁠19–⁠4 in 87 meetings, counting the 24 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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