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No. 10 Alabama surely wants some measure of revenge against Vanderbilt, even if players and coaches won’t acknowledge it. The Crimson Tide host the surprising and 16th-ranked Commodores on Saturday and insist they won’t get blindsided again. A year ago, the Tide followed a win over Georgia with a 40-35 loss at Vanderbilt as three-touchdown favorites. That stunning setback played a part in keeping Alabama out of the College Football Playoff. Coming off another victory against the Bulldogs, Vandy is up next again. Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer says the team has to handle success better than it did in 2024.