Alabama vs Vanderbilt head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 11, Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The Breakdown
#11 Alabama's 66 composite edges Vanderbilt's 62, driven by 4.3★ receivers and a 4.3★ secondary.
When Alabama has the ball: Daniel Hill's 4★ backfield attacks a 2.7★ linebacker group; 4.3★ receivers edge a 3.5★ secondary.
When Vanderbilt has the ball: 3.3★ receivers face Alabama's 4.3★ secondary; the 2.8★ O-line, 3.2 years, trails a 3.3★ D-line.
Swing factor: Jared Curtis, 5★ with zero college seasons, versus Austin Mack: 4★, three years of experience.
X-factor: Week 11 in Nashville: Alabama on the road in mid-November, Vanderbilt's home crowd behind them.