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SEC Says Vanderbilt Avoids $500,000 Fine With 'Delayed Field Rush' After LSU Upset

The SEC cited a preapproved plan that cleared the field before any fan access.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 18: Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts after a victory against the LSU Tigers at FirstBank Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • On Oct. 20, the SEC confirmed Vanderbilt will not be penalized for fans entering the field following the Oct. 18 win over LSU.
  • Conference policy sets a $500,000 fine for unauthorized access to the playing surface in all sports, with payments in league games going to the opposing school.
  • Vanderbilt met the exception by filing procedures in advance, communicating them to fans, and allowing entry only after all visiting personnel plus game officials had exited.
  • The Commodores beat No. 10 LSU 31–24, with quarterback Diego Pavia totaling three touchdowns on 160 passing yards and 86 rushing yards.
  • ESPN College GameDay is scheduled to visit Nashville for Vanderbilt’s matchup with No. 15 Missouri following the victory.