How to Watch Vanderbilt vs. Alabama: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 5, 2024

Updated Oct. 5, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET

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The Alabama Crimson Tide (4-0) take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-2) on Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET, in a matchup featuring two of the top offensive performers in college football in Jalen Milroe and Eli Stowers.

The game between the Crimson Tide and Commodores will be available on SEC Network.

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How to Watch Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. ET
Location: FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Alabama's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Western Kentucky	W 63-0
9/7/2024	vs. South Florida	W 42-16
9/14/2024	at Wisconsin	W 42-10
9/28/2024	vs. Georgia	W 41-34
10/5/2024	at Vanderbilt	-
10/12/2024	vs. South Carolina	-
10/19/2024	at Tennessee	-
10/26/2024	vs. Missouri	-
11/9/2024	at LSU	-
11/16/2024	vs. Mercer	-
11/23/2024	at Oklahoma	-
11/30/2024	vs. Auburn	-

Alabama 2024 Stats & Insights

Alabama ranks 39th in total defense this year (315.8 yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on offense, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 486.8 total yards per game.
Alabama is averaging 266.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 37th in the FBS. The defense ranks 49th, surrendering 196.5 passing yards per game.
The Crimson Tide have been clicking on all fronts this season, as they rank eighth-best in scoring offense (47 points per game) and 18th-best in scoring defense (15 points allowed per game).
The Crimson Tide rank 45th in run defense this year (119.3 rushing yards allowed per game), but they've been thriving on offense, ranking 17th-best in the FBS with 220.5 rushing yards per game.
Alabama ranks 32nd in third-down conversion rate this year (47.1%), but has been thriving on defense, ranking best in the FBS with a 16.9% third-down conversion rate allowed.
The Crimson Tide rank 31st in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (33rd in the FBS) while committing five (42nd in the FBS).

Alabama 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jalen Milroe	QB	969 YDS (73.3%) / 10 TD / 1 INT 273 RUSH YDS / 8 RUSH TD / 68.3 RUSH YPG
Ryan Williams	WR	16 REC / 462 YDS / 5 TD / 115.5 YPG
Jamarion Miller	RB	273 YDS / 3 TD / 68.3 YPG / 8 YPC 2 REC / 24 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 6 REC YPG
Justice Haynes	RB	195 YDS / 2 TD / 48.8 YPG / 8.1 YPC
Quandarrius Robinson	LB	5 TKL / 2 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Jihaad Campbell	LB	20 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT
Deontae Lawson	LB	16 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Keon Sabb	DB	7 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

Vanderbilt's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Virginia Tech	W 34-27
9/7/2024	vs. Alcorn State	W 55-0
9/14/2024	at Georgia State	L 36-32
9/21/2024	at Missouri	L 30-27
10/5/2024	vs. Alabama	-
10/12/2024	at Kentucky	-
10/19/2024	vs. Ball State	-
10/26/2024	vs. Texas	-
11/2/2024	at Auburn	-
11/9/2024	vs. South Carolina	-
11/23/2024	at LSU	-
11/30/2024	vs. Tennessee	-

Vanderbilt 2024 Stats & Insights

From an offensive angle, Vanderbilt is accumulating 354.3 total yards per game (95th-ranked). It ranks 52nd in the FBS on defense (334 total yards surrendered per game).
With 184.5 passing yards per game on offense, Vanderbilt ranks 101st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 70th, allowing 212 passing yards per game.
The Commodores' offense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank 24th-best in the FBS with 37 points per game. In terms of defense, they are ceding 23.3 points per game, which ranks 66th.
The Commodores rank 64th in the FBS with 169.8 rushing yards per contest on offense, and they rank 51st with 122 rushing yards surrendered per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
With a 42.9% third-down conversion percentage on offense, Vanderbilt ranks 51st in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 96th, allowing a 41.4% third-down rate.
The Commodores have a +3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 31st in the FBS.

Vanderbilt 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Diego Pavia	QB	721 YDS (63.5%) / 6 TD / 0 INT 279 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 69.8 RUSH YPG
Sedrick Alexander	RB	217 YDS / 3 TD / 54.3 YPG / 4.3 YPC 6 REC / 47 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 11.8 REC YPG
AJ Newberry	RB	95 YDS / 3 TD / 23.8 YPG / 5.9 YPC 2 REC / 61 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.3 REC YPG
Eli Stowers	TE	19 REC / 220 YDS / 1 TD / 55 YPG
Bryan Longwell	LB	25 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Randon Fontenette	LB	20 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Langston Patterson	LB	27 TKL / 1 TFL
CJ Taylor	DB	14 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD