Of course, Vanderbilt had not beaten Alabama in 40 years before this month’s victory. Tennessee only had two victories against the team since 2006, including 2022’s upset in Knoxville. Alabama typically fares well with its trips up to Tennessee. However, this October left the Crimson Tide with an 0-2 record.

With the defeat, Alabama has experienced something it rarely saw under Nick Saban: two losses in the regular season. Moreover, this is the first time since the 2007 season, Saban's first at Alabama, that the Crimson Tide has had two losses by Week 8.

The Bulldogs took a 23-0 halftime lead and held on for a 30-15 win that will shake up the Coaches Poll and leave the SEC without at least one unbeaten team heading into November for the first time since 2007.