NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vanderbilt Commodores have beaten a No. 1 team in football. That’s a first, and the biggest win in program history.
The Commodores never trailed in upsetting top-ranked Alabama 40-35 on Saturday, handing coach Clark Lea a victory to finally match some of those posted by his alma mater in men’s basketball, women’s basketball and two national championships in baseball.
“This is why I came back,” said Lea, who was doused in Gatorade in the celebration. “It’s meant to be emotional.