NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt football once again proved that it is for real this season. The Commodores came up with a huge 31-24 win over No. 10 LSU and became bowl eligible for the second consecutive season.

After losing its second game of the season, LSU finds itself weighing on-field struggles against an expensive contract.

Diego Pavia and the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Garrett Nussmeier and the No. 10 LSU Tigers 31-24 on Saturday. Sitting at 6-1, Vanderbilt has a shot at an SEC title and College Football Playoff appearance.

Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a score and ran for 86 yards and two more touchdowns as No. 17 Vanderbilt beat 10th-ranked LSU 31-24 to snap a 10-game skid against the Tigers.

Like his salary, Brian Kelly's buyout is among the top-10 biggest in college football. According to USA TODAY Sports' database of college coaches' salaries, LSU would owe Kelly $53,293,333, as of December 1, 2025, if the Tigers fired him without cause.

The LSU football team travels to take on Vanderbilt for a crucial SEC battle at noon on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee. This is the place to keep up with the score and live updates. Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU offense will look to keep up with a potent Vanderbilt scheme led by quarterback Diego Pavia .

The No. 10 LSU Tigers, led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, face the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

Will Vanderbilt take down LSU in a ranked SEC matchup? Dave Portnoy says so, and he's putting $205K on it happening.