Vanderbilt makes depth-chart changes ahead of Alabama visit

Alabama visits Vanderbilt November 14 on SEC Network; kickoff listings conflict between 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. CT, so verify the time before publishing. Lea has moved Mitchell Smith into the starting strong-guard spot, shifted Dontae Carter to cornerback, and made Martel Hight a full-time receiver. Alabama’s run defense will test Vanderbilt’s approach, while Tide coaches continue to cite the 2024 upset as a warning.