Sept. 8, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Terry Grant ran 24 times for 173 yards and two touchdowns to lead Alabama to a 24-10 victory Saturday over the Commodores.
Leigh Tiffin kicked three field goals, and Alabama (2-0, 1-0) won its Southeastern Conference opener against the Commodores (1-1, 0-1).
Alabama generated 371 yards of total offense.
The defense came up with two sacks and a turnover in holding Vandy to 101 yards of total offense through three quarters. Alabama also held two-time All-SEC receiver Earl Bennett to four catches for 52 yards.
The Commodores went three-and-out four times in the first half and penalties wiped out their two biggest plays, including a 70-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter.
Javier Arenas set up Alabama’s first TD with a 69-yard punt return, and Grant scored a play later for a 7-0 lead.
Alabama took control in the second, holding the ball for more than 12 minutes and rolling up 118 yards offense. Tiffin capped a 12-play drive with a 40-yard field goal and added a 29-yarder at halftime.
Chris Nickson, hampered by a sore hamstring, struggled in going 5-of-18 for 67 yards. He was replaced by Mackenzi Adams who tossed a 15-yard TD pass to George Smith midway through the fourth quarter.
