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Vanderbilt football topples #1 Alabama, jubilant Vandy fans march goalposts down Broadway and throw them in the Cumberland
(lemmy.world)
As the clock ticked down to zero at FirstBank Stadium Saturday night, Vanderbilt fans let out a roar so loud you could hear it from miles away.
Their reaction matched the historic scale of Vanderbilt's "David vs. Goliath" victory: The unranked team had beaten Alabama, No. 1 in the nation.
Why it matters: It was perhaps the greatest moment in Vanderbilt football history, and the first time ever the Commodores had prevailed against a top-five opponent.
What they're saying: "Games like this change your life," Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia said afterward.
State of play: The news shot through the sports world like a lightning bolt. Alabama fell to No. 7 in the Associated Press' Top 25 football poll.
It spurred national news stories and shoutouts on "Saturday Night Live."
"I'm from Nashville," comedian Nate Bargatze said to cheers during his opening monologue. "We had a big day today."
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