Vanderbilt Commodores achieved a historic 40-35 victory over No. 1 Alabama, marking their first win against a top-five team in 60 attempts. Despite being 23.5-point underdogs and having never scored more than 20 points against Alabama since 1996, Vanderbilt led the entire game after an early 13-0 start. Quarterback Diego Pavia's performance was pivotal, with 252 passing yards and two touchdowns. The win sparked exuberant celebrations, with fans storming the field and dismantling the goalposts, later depositing them into the Cumberland River. Alabama, stunned by the loss, was criticized for underestimating Vanderbilt's unique offensive strategy. The victory is seen as a turning point for Vanderbilt under coach Clark Lea, who described it as a 'dream' and a significant milestone for the program.