What's next for Alabama after loss to Vanderbilt in Week 6? Closer look at Crimson Tide's season schedule

Alabama suffered a 40-35 loss to Vanderbilt in a Week 6 game on Saturday. This comes just a week after the Crimson Tide's heroic victory over Georgia, which elevated them to the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll and made them a strong contender for the national title.

Vanderbilt came into the Saturday game having never won against the Crimson Tide in four decades. The Commodores have also lost all of its last 60 games against AP's top five teams. However, they were able to secure a memorable win, one that really hurt Bama fans.

While the Saturday loss comes as a major blow to Alabama, a strong response can help the team overcome the disappointment. The Crimson Tide have to navigate its remaining games in the regular season without a dent in a bid to avoid missing out on the College Football Playoff.

Alabama's schedule for the rest 2024 college football season

Alabama will look to bounce back from its disappointment against Vanderbilt in Week 7 when they face South Carolina. The Gamecocks have been impressive lately but fell to Ole Miss on Saturday.

It doesn't get easier for Kalen DeBoer’'s team as they make their way to Knoxville in Week 8 to face Tennessee. Just like the Crimson Tide, the Volunteers suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday in a major upset from Arkansas.

Alabama hosted Missouri in Week 8 before embarking on its second bye of the season the following week. The Tigers were projected to be a playoff contender but suffered its first loss of the season to Texas A&M on Saturday.

The rivalry with LSU will be rekindled in Week 10 as the regular season draws closer to an end. What has been known as the “Saban Bowl” will be held in the absence of Nick Saban on the sideline this season following the retirement of the coach.

Alabama host Mercer in its last non-conference game of the season in Week 11. This is expected to be another easy win for the Crimson Tide just like in its early run of non-league games in the first three weeks.

The Tide travels to Norman in Week 12 to play SEC newcomers Oklahoma. While the Sooners have not been overly impressive this season, they've been a strong team on the defense, potentially posing some threat to Bama.

Alabama ends the regular season once again with the Iron Bowl in Week 13. Auburn has been disappointing this season as it continues to experience struggle at quarterback. However, it's never easy in the rivalry game.

Following the Vanderbilt loss, the Crimson Tide have placed themselves in a difficult situation in navigating the remaining regular season games. The team can no longer afford a loss to guarantee a playoff spot, and it will be really hard to avoid one in the upcoming schedule.