No. 17 Vanderbilt knocks off No. 10 LSU, keeps CFP dreams alive

Final: Vanderbilt 31, LSU 24

4Q, 3:03: Makhilyn Young with 43-yard run

The run puts Vanderbilt in the red zone with just over three minutes to play. Commodores lead 31-24.

4Q, 3:12: LSU punts

The Tigers continue to struggle to move the ball, punting again with time ticking off the clock. Vanderbilt takes over after the punt on its 42-yard line.

4Q, 6:28: LSU punts

The Tigers were not able to take advantage of the opening to get back in the game, going three-and-out and gaining -12 yards. Vanderbilt ball from its 43-yard line.

4Q, 8:55: Vanderbilt punts

Following the LSU field goal, Vanderbilt went a quick three-and-out. Following a punt, the Tigers will take over on their 30-yard line.

4Q, 11:39: Vanderbilt 31, LSU 24

LSU answered Vanderbilt’s touchdown with a 9-play, 69-yard drive that stalled out inside the 5-yard line. Kicker Damian Ramos converted a 23-yard field goal to make it a one-score game.

Diego Pavia strikes Heisman pose

🚨 3Q, 0:27: Vanderbilt 31, LSU 21

Dropping back to pass from the LSU 21-yard line, Diego Pavia broke the pocket moments before a possible sack and scrambled for a 22-yard touchdown. It punctuated a 75-yard drive with Pavia hitting the Heisman pose after the score.

Diego Pavia picks up key 4th down

🚨 3Q, 6:52: Vanderbilt 24, LSU 21

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier dished off a pass to wide receiver Zavion Thomas as the pocket collapsed. The wide receiver took it 62 yards for a touchdown. The Tigers converted the two-point conversion to make it a one-score game.

Nussmeier was shaken up and slow to get up after the touchdown. He was out there for the successful two-point conversion attempt.

🚨 3Q, 9:03: Vanderbilt 24, LSU 13

Vanderbilt opened the second half with a 10-play, 75-yard drive, nearly six minutes, capped off by a play-action touchdown pass from Diego Pavia to tight end Cole Spence. The Commodores lead by more than 10 in the third quarter.

Second half kicks off

Vanderbilt receives to start the second half. Commodores will get started 25-yard line.

HT: Vanderbilt 17, LSU 13

🚨 2Q, 0:02: Vanderbilt 17, LSU 13

Following the field goal from LSU, Vanderbitl ran its tempo offense to get in field goal position, going 50 yards in 37 seconds. Kicker Brock Taylor’s 46-yard field goal extended Vanderbilt’s lead to 17-13 with two seconds remaining in the first half.

🚨 2Q, 0:50: Vanderbilt 14, LSU 13

Following Vanderbilt’s turnover on downs, LSU’s offense was not able to capitalize on the momentum. Kicker Damian Ramos converted a 42-yard field goal to cut the deficit before the half.

2Q, 1:43: Vanderbilt turnover on downs

A dump pass to running back Sedrick Alexander made it 4th-and-1 from the Vanderbilt 44-yard line. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia dropped back to pass on fourth down but was sacked by LSU’s West Weeks as he started to scramble. LSU takes over on the Vanderbilt 36-yard line.

2Q, 2:33: LSU misses field goal

After LSU’s drive stalled out around midfield, kicker Damian Ramos missed a 52-yard field goal attempt. Vanderbilt takes over on its 35-yard line with 2:33 to play in the first half, holding onto a 14-10 lead.

🚨 2Q, 5:52: Vanderbilt 14, LSU 10

Facing a 4th-and-1 from the LSU 1-yard line, Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea decided to go for it. Running back Sedrick Alexander jumped in for the touchdown, and it was upheld after review. Vanderbilt leads 14-10 late in the first half.

🚨 2Q, 14:50: LSU 10, Vanderbilt 7

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed a quick screen to tight end Trey’Dez Green, who took it 24 yards to the end zone to give the Tigers back their lead. Green outran numerous Vanderbilt defenders on his way to his third touchdown of the year.

End 1Q: Vanderbilt 7, LSU 3

LSU will have a 1st-and-10 from the Vanderbilt 24-yard line coming out of the quarter break.

LSU OL injured

LSU left tackle Tyree Adams was helped off the field by the training staff after going down with a lower-body injury.

🚨 1Q, 3:38: Vanderbilt 7, LSU 3

Diego Pavia punched in a touchdown from 1-yard out to cap off a 9-play, 57-yard drive spanning more than five minutes. The touchdown run was set up by Pavia’s 20-yard scramble two plays earlier.

1Q, 4:26: Diego Pavia to Eli Stowers

Diego Pavia connected with his tight end Eli Stowers for a 14-yard pickup, putting Vanderbilt in the red zone.

1Q, 9:22: Vanderbilt return sets up good field position

Vanderbilt’s Aeron Burrell returns LSU’s kickoff Aeron yards to the Vanderbilt 43-yard line.

🚨 1Q, 9:36: LSU 3, Vanderbilt 0

Vanderbilt defense forced a 3rd-down stop on its 24-yard line to force an LSU field goal. Tigers’ kicker Damian Ramos converted a 48-yard field goal to give LSU an early 3-0 lead. Barion Brown had four catches for 24 yards on the drive.

Kickoff

Vanderbilt won the toss and deferred. LSU will receive to start the game. Tigers will start from their 25-yard line.

Final betting line

Vanderbilt is a 1.5-point favorite over LSU on Saturday, according to BetMGM. The over-under is set at 48.5.

Final injury updates

LSU star linebacker and team captain Whit Weeks will not suit up vs. the Commodores after being listed as doubtful to play on the team’s final injury report to close out the week. With Weeks sidelined, the Tigers will turn to another linebacker who has logged 200-plus snaps in Davhon Keys, a second-year player who has stepped into a starting role already this season as a result of injuries at the linebacker position.

LSU will also be without starting defensive lineman Bernard Gooden, who is sidelined with a bruised collarbone, an injury that occurred in the win over the Gamecocks. Expect LSU to use a mix of backups at the position to fill the void, including veteran Jacobian Guillory, sophomore Ahmad Breaux, and true freshman Buddy Mathis.