Malachi Moore said he reached out to Diego Pavia after Vanderbilt beat Alabama football because of a late shove Moore had on a tackle of Pavia.

Pavia finished the win over Alabama with two touchdowns on 252 yards, completing 16-of-20 pass attempts. He also added 56 yards on the ground. His No. 1 pass catcher was 6-foot-4 tight end Eli Stowers, who ended the game with six receptions and 113 yards.

Alabama football safety Malachi Moore released a statement Monday apologizing for his actions late in the Crimson Tide's loss to Vanderbilt Saturday. As Vanderbilt lined up in victory formation, the fifth-year senior safety kicked the football off the line of scrimmage,