Overview

• Alabama beat Georgia 24-21 in Athens to end the Bulldogs’ 33-game home streak, with Ty Simpson throwing for 276 yards and guiding a 13-for-19 performance on third down.
• Kalen DeBoer said outside linebacker Qua Russaw broke his foot and will miss an extended period after surgery, and senior Jah-Marien Latham is out for the season with a neck injury.
• Defensive coordinator Kane Wommack said Pierre is set to start on the edge against Vanderbilt, with true freshman Justin Hill slated for increased snaps as packages adjust to lost depth.
• Unbeaten No. 16 Vanderbilt visits No. 10 Alabama in a rematch of last year’s Commodores upset in Nashville, with quarterback Diego Pavia leading an improved attack.
• Georgia’s pass rush and line play came under scrutiny after the loss, as Kirby Smart credited Simpson’s quick execution for limiting pressure and analysts flagged declining trench production.