NASHVILLE — Alabama football's defense didn't reach one of its keys to success, something that will prove to be a focal point during film sessions looking back at the Crimson Tide's win against Vanderbilt.

Alabama did not win the turnover battle. The Crimson Tide actually didn't force any turnovers at all to answer to Keelon Russell's third quarter interception or his strip sack in the fourth quarter.

"I know they're going to be really frustrated about that and that's something," Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer said. "We lost the turnover battle and that's a big deal for us."

But for Alabama's defense, that's the least of its worries.

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