Alabama star Malachi Moore slams opponent’s head into the turf as he suffers epic meltdown during upset loss to Vanderbilt

Tensions boiled over towards the end of Alabama’s shocking loss to Vanderbilt, with defensive back Malachi Moore suffering a meltdown as the game slipped away.

The unranked Commodores secured a historic 40-35 victory over the Crimson Tide. It was the school’s first win over a No-1 ranked team in history.

Vanderbilt fans celebrated by tearing down the goalposts and dumping them in a river. Moore, meanwhile, struggled to contain his frustration as Alabama suffered a first defeat of the season.

With barely a minute left, he could be seen ripping out his mouthguard and hurling it down the field while Vanderbilt wound down the clock.

The 23-year-old could then be seen screaming in frustration even while the game unfolded around him. 

Moore, No 13 for Alabama, kicked the ball away and slammed an opponent’s head into the turf

Moments later, after a QB kneel by Vanderbilt, the officials spotted the ball near halfway. Moore then stepped in and kicked it away, prompting an immediate flag. 

Another clip, which appeared online following the game, showed the safety slamming the head of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia into the turf after a tackle.

Moore could be seen grabbing Pavia’s facemask and throwing his opponent’s head back. The footage sparked backlash among college football fans on social media.

The 40-35 defeat was the first loss for new Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer (pictured)

‘I don’t think I’ve ever seen a draft prospect nuke his entire stock during a kneel down, but if Malachi Moore had (a) dream of being drafted he should go ahead and plan a funeral, they’re dead and gone now,’ one supporter wrote.

‘Pure leadership from the grad student here,’ another added.

Some even used Moore’s meltdown to suggest standards had slipped in Tuscaloosa since legendary coach Nick Saban was replaced by Kalen DeBoer earlier this year.

‘Malachi Moore would not have a locker in the morning if Saban was the head coach,’ one user wrote on social media.