Overview
- Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Saban said he was “pissed” and labeled the move a potentially catastrophic player–coach moment.
- A circulated video showed the Vanderbilt quarterback and teammates practicing kneel-downs before the Oct. 4 game at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
- Alabama defeated Vanderbilt 30-14, with Ty Simpson throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Jam Miller rushing for 136 yards and a score.
- Diego Pavia threw for 183 yards and ran for 58 but committed an interception and a fumble in the loss.
- There have been no reported sanctions or official team responses as coverage centers on coaching discipline, gamesmanship, and optics.