Alabama pregame notes for Vanderbilt: Veteran WR to step up in Kendrick Law’s absence

Many empty seats are inside FirstBank Stadium, but Alabama fans did travel to Nashville, Tenn.

The Crimson Tide takes on Vanderbilt at 3:15 p.m. CT for a chance to improve to 5-0.

RELATED: Expect this veteran Alabama WR to step up against Vandy with Kendrick Law out

Alabama will not have junior wide receiver Kendrick Law because of an injury against Georgia. Kalen DeBoer and the Tide are focused on playing a clean game and finishing each play.

Justin Jefferson, an inside linebacker, was listed as “probable” for the matchup and did dress out.

The pregame notes for Alabama are below for Saturday’s contest with the Commodores.

Alabama pregame notes vs. Vandy

-Kobe Prentice, a junior, went through routes on air drills with Germie Bernard as a starter.

-Prentice will take over for Kendrick Law against Vanderbilt. He has seven catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.

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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.