# Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's 21-6 Loss To Alabama > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/4778732 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 6 outlets covering · First listed: Sports Illustrated, Nov 14, 2026, 5:00 PM · Read it: Vanderbilt football fell to Alabama behind a poor offensive performance on Saturday. Here's what to take away from the outing. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 13, 2026, 4:29 PM: [Alabama to sit QB Keelon Russell, start Austin Mack vs. Vanderbilt, per report]() — CBS Sports (Sports, United States) Russell is listed as probable, but the Tide will reportedly start Austin Mack to give their QB1's ankle another week to heal - Nov 13, 2026, 4:56 PM: [Alabama QB Keelon Russell not expected to play against Vanderbilt: Source]() — The Athletic (Sports, United States) The Crimson Tide are expected to start Austin Mack for his first college start, although Russell is expected to be available if needed. - Nov 14, 2026, 4:01 PM: [Outrage Erupts Over SEC Officiating Crew After Controversial Call Favors Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Against Vanderbilt]() — EssentiallySports (Sports) It was late in the second quarter, with the November chill cutting through the stands and Vanderbilt clinging to a slim early lead against the No. 3 Alabama Crimson Tide. The Commodores had just forced what looked like a third-down stop. Alabama’s offense, already sputtering under Kalen DeBoer, appeared headed for a field goal at - Nov 14, 2026, 4:27 PM: [Keelon Russell played for Alabama football vs Vanderbilt. Is he fully healthy?]() — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States) Here's how Keelon Russell managed to play for Alabama football vs Vanderbilt. - Nov 14, 2026, 4:38 PM: [Alabama survives a sloppy 21-6 win over Vanderbilt behind Keelon Russell]() — Washington Times (Newspaper, United States, rated Lean right) Keelon Russell threw for 217 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 7 Alabama beat Vanderbilt 21-6 on Saturday in an ugly game that did little to help the Crimson Tide's stock for the College Football Playoff. - Nov 14, 2026, 5:00 PM: [Takeaways From Vanderbilt Football's 21-6 Loss To Alabama]() — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States) Vanderbilt football fell to Alabama behind a poor offensive performance on Saturday. Here's what to take away from the outing.