Vanderbilt: Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores player stats: Game highlights and analysis ft. Diego Pavia

Alabama Crimson Tide vs Vanderbilt Commodores player stats: Game highlights and analysis ft. Diego Pavia

Modified Oct 06, 2024 04:47 GMT

NCAA Football: Alabama at Vanderbilt - Source: Imagn

The Vanderbilt Commodores pulled off the upset of the season, topping the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 6. Several heroic performances led the Commodores, but none bigger than that of senior quarterback Diego Pavia. The Tide suffered their first season loss in the 40-35 matchup and will slide down the rankings after the upset.

The Crimson Tide were undefeated in their first four games under Kalen DeBoer, coming off a win over the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs in Week 5. As the celebration ignites in Nashville, here's a look at the player stats from this matchup and some of the highlights from one of the biggest upsets in college football history.

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Player Stats

QB, Dylan Pavia

Passing:

Player	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	Y/A	TD	INT	Sack	YDSL	QBR
Dylan Pavia	16	20	80%	252	12.6	2	0	0	0	96.0

Rushing:

Player	Carries	Yards	AVG	Long	TD
Diego Pavia	20	56	2.8	12	0

QB, Jalen Milroe

Passing:

Player	COMP	ATT	PCT	YDS	Y/A	TD	INT	Sack	YdsL	QBR
Jalen Milroe	18	24	75%	310	12.9	1	1	2	11	78.0

Rushing:

Player	Carries	Yards	AVG	Long	TD
Jalen Milroe	7	10	1.4	14	1

One could argue Diego Pavia outperformed Heisman Trophy hopeful Jalen Milroe in Saturday's matchup. Pavia took care of the ball, only throwing four incompletions without a turnover in the game.

Pavia also outrushed Milroe, notching 56 rushing yards on 20 carries without taking a sack in the game. The senior quarterback's stature has grown in Vanderbilt football as the first quarterback to win a game versus an AP Top 5 team in program history (1-60).

Jalen Milroe's biggest threat was neutralized in this game. Milroe totaled just seven carries for 10 yards in the game and turned the ball over twice, including a 29-yard pick-six on Alabama's second drive of the game, putting Alabama down 13-0. The senior quarterback was impressive in the passing game, throwing just six incompletions on the day.

Vanderbilt Commodores Performance Analysis

To put it simply, Vanderbilt won this game in the trenches. The Commodores' offensive line kept their quarterback upright all day and didn't allow a sack versus the Crimson Tide.

The line also moved bodies out of the way in the run game, clearing space for 166 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Vanderbilt's defensive line was also impressive, holding Alabama to just 84 rushing yards on 21 carries.

They also registered two sacks in the huge win. Alabama was playing from behind from the jump, and their defense couldn't get a stop to give their offense a chance. Vanderbilt kept the Crimson Tide's defense on the field, dominating the time of possession 42 minutes to 17 minutes.

Alabama Crimson Tide Performance Analysis

As previously stated, Alabama's defense couldn't make the stops to get their offense back on the field. They also failed to force a turnover. With Vanderbilt converting on 12-18 third-down situations and picking up 26 first downs, they made it hard for Alabama to battle back. The Crimson Tide failed to gain control of the game, and it ultimately cost them in the loss.