This matchup between Alabama and Vanderbilt is special. It marks the first time these two teams have faced each other as top-25 ranked opponents since 1937.
The Crimson Tide sits at No. 10 after a big win over Georgia, while the Commodores are No. 17 after winning their fifth consecutive game.
Alabama and Vanderbilt have a long history of matchups, but the Crimson Tide holds a huge 63-19-4 series lead on the Commodores. However, Vanderbilt ended a 40-year drought in 2024 when it beat Alabama for the first time since 1984.
The two teams facing off in this game have shades of that matchup, with some wrinkles.
Alabama's new quarterback is Ty Simpson, who's thrown for 1,138 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. Vanderbilt still has dual-threat quarterback Diego Pavia under center. He's thrown for 1,211 yards, 13 touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing for a team-high 294 yards with two rushing scores.
Here's what you need to know to watch Alabama vs. Vanderbilt on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Alabama vs. Vanderbilt on today?
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt will air nationally on ABC. The game will also stream on the ESPN app and Fubo.
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Alabama vs. Vanderbilt start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
- Start Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina.
Alabama vs. Vanderbilt radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 190 (Vanderbilt broadcast), channel 84 (Alabama broadcast)
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Alabama football schedule 2025
Here is the full 2025 schedule for Alabama.
| Date | Game | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Florida State 31, Alabama 17 | — |
| Sept. 6 | Alabama 73, UL Monroe 0 | — |
| Sept. 13 | Alabama 38, Wisconsin 14 | — |
| Sept. 27 | Alabama 24, Georgia 21 | — |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Vanderbilt | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| Oct. 11 | at Missouri | TBD |
| Oct. 18 | vs. Tennessee | TBD |
| Oct. 25 | at South Carolina | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | vs. LSU | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | vs. Oklahoma | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Eastern Illinois | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at Auburn | TBD |
Vanderbilt 2025 schedule
Here is the full 2025 schedule for Vanderbilt.
| Date | Game | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Vanderbilt 45, Charleston Southern 3 | — |
| Sept. 6 | Vanderbilt 44, Virginia Tech 20 | — |
| Sept. 13 | Vanderbilt 31, South Carolina 7 | — |
| Sept. 20 | Vanderbilt 70, Georgia State 21 | — |
| Sept. 27 | Vanderbilt 55, Utah State 35 | — |
| Oct. 4 | at Alabama | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| Oct. 18 | vs. LSU | TBD |
| Oct. 25 | vs. Missouri | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | at Texas | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Auburn | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Kentucky | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at Tennessee | TBD |