A nighttime view from a helicopter gives a glimpse of Vanderbilt’s viral celebration with a pole
The unranked Vanderbilt Commodores had the best win in the history of the football program over the weekend.
They took down Alabama, 40-35, on Saturday night, and the party was on.
Fans tore down the goalposts inside FirstBank Stadium after the victory, and it became the most important venue in Nashville.
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Vanderbilt fans tear down the goal post after the team’s 40-35 victory over No. 1 Alabama in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
The goalpost was taken down, taken out of the stadium, and escorted to Broadway.
It finally made it to the Cumberland River, and fans loved what they saw.
But, there is one sight that many have never seen: that of a helicopter flying overhead.
Not just bird’s eye view, night vision was there.
It wasn’t the first time the Tennesseans celebrated a victory over Alabama by taking the goalpost for a ride. Voluntary followers did same thing two years agowhere, at that time, No. 6 Tennessee defeating No. 3 Alabama.
The Commodores took a 23-14 lead into the locker room at halftime.
Vanderbilt Commodores fans march through the goalposts around the field following the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Alabama Crimson Tide, on October 5, 2024 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. (Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Vanderbilt added 17 points in the second half and capped the comeback attempt No. 1 Alabama securing an upset win in Nashville.
Jalen Milroe, who is one of the top candidates for the Heisman Trophy after having a great game last week in Tuscaloosa hold Georgiafinished Saturday’s loss with 312 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Sedrick Alexander ran for two touchdowns, Randon Fontenette had a pick-six and Diego Pavia beat Milroe.
“Sports like this change your life,” said Pavia.
Before Saturday, Vanderbilt last beat Alabama on September 29, 1984.
Vanderbilt Commodores fans march the goalposts around the field following the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Alabama Crimson Tide, on October 5, 2024, at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. (Matthew Maxey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Saturday’s upset win improved Vanderbilt’s record to 3-2, and Alabama’s first loss. The Crimson Tide returns home next week and will try to bounce back against South Carolina.
Chantz Martin of Fox News and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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