Getty Alabama's Bryce Young looks to lead the Crimson Tide to another win on Saturday.
Alabama looks to keep rolling against Vanderbilt on Saturday, September 24.
The game (7:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on SEC Network, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include SEC Network and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Vanderbilt vs Alabama streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of SEC Network and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need both the main channel package and the “Sports Plus” add-on, both of which can be included with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Vanderbilt vs Alabama live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” SEC Network is included in “Choice” and up, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Vanderbilt vs Alabama live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of SEC Network and 45-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange + Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with SEC Network, and you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Vanderbilt vs Alabama live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of SEC Network and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Vanderbilt vs Alabama live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to do that.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of SEC Network and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Vanderbilt vs Alabama live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Vanderbilt vs Alabama Preview
Second-ranked Alabama (3-0) takes on a Vanderbilt team (3-1) that can’t be totally overlooked.
Vanderbilt dominated Hawaii 63-10 in the season opener followed by a 42-31 win over Elon. The Commodores fell to then-No. 23 Wake Forest 45-25 but rebounded to beat Northern Illinois 38-28.
“They present a unique challenge, but we still maintain focus on us. This is about Vanderbilt learning how to play to an identity,” Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea said about facing the Crimson Tide via 247 Sports. “It’s about us finding our highest level as a team. I’m excited for this group to have a chance to do that this weekend, and we’ll keep the focus on us and what we’re doing. A lot to build off of here in the early parts of the season, but also, a lot of growth ahead of us to get where we wanna go.”
Alabama meanwhile had one big test in a 20-19 win over Texas. Otherwise, the Crimson Tide has buzz-sawed its competition with a 55-0 win over Utah State and a 63-7 win over Louisiana-Monroe.
BRYCE YOUNG ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!
Tide quarterback Bryce Young has looked as good as ever with 644 yards passing and nine touchdowns versus two interceptions. Young has shown off his mobility, too, with 144 yard rushing and two touchdowns.
Running backs Jase McClellan and Jahmyr Gibbs have been forces for Alabama on the ground. McClellan averages 9.3 yards per carry, and Gibbs averages 6.9 yards per attempt.
Gibbs has also been a force in the passing attack with 144 yards and two touchdowns. Traeshon Holden has been the go-to receiver with 12 catches for 169 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Tide linebacker Will Anderson makes plays on defense. He has two sacks, an interception, and 15 tackles this year.
Vanderbilt has some talent on offense. Quarterback A.J. Swann leads the passing game with 425 yards and six touchdowns, but Mike Wright has made the most of his playing time, too, with 426 yards and six touchdowns versus an interception.
“This is a little bit of a difficult preparation it’s a little different kind of offense than what we’ve been seeing and our players really got to stay focused to be able to do it the right way. We’re continuing to try to create the kind of balance we want on offense to be an explosive offensive team,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said about Vanderbilt via 247 Sports.
Wright is also a force on the ground. He’s the team’s second-leading rusher with 264 yards and four touchdowns on 32 carries. Running back Ray Davis leads the ground game with 385 yards and three touchdowns on 70 attempts.
Will Sheppard is Vanderbilt’s go-to receiver with 23 catches for 313 yards and seven touchdowns. The Tide also can’t overlook Jayden McGowan, who has 16 catches for 244 yards and a touchdown this season. Davis also pops up in the passing attack, and he has 12 catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns this year.
On defense, the Commodores have a playmaker in linebacker De’Rickey Wright. He has an interception, three pass deflections, and 16 tackles this season.