No. 17 Vanderbilt achieved a monumental upset, defeating No. 10 LSU 31-24, improving to 6-1 for the first time in 75 years and securing bowl eligibility. Quarterback Diego Pavia starred with 160 passing yards, a touchdown, and 86 rushing yards with two more scores.
In a stunning upset, the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores defeated the No. 10 LSU Tigers 31-24, marking their first win against LSU since 1990 and improving their record to 6-1, a feat not accomplished since 1950. Quarterback Diego Pavia was the star of the show, throwing for 160 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 86 yards and two crucial scores, even striking a Heisman pose after one touchdown run. This victory makes Vanderbilt bowl eligible and extends their program-record run in the AP Top 25. Coach Clark Lea praised Pavia, calling him a 'game changer' and the best player in college football. LSU (5-2, 2-2 SEC) struggled to convert opportunities, settling for four field-goal attempts, three of which were made by Damian Ramos. Despite Garrett Nussmeier's 225 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a 62-yarder to Zavion Thomas, LSU's offense couldn't keep pace with Vanderbilt's high-scoring attack, which came into the game averaging 43.2 points. The Commodores' defense also held LSU's running game in check. Vanderbilt will host No. 16 Missouri next, while LSU faces No. 4 Texas A&M.
