Vanderbilt Prepares for Rare Opportunity at LSU After Historic Season

The Commodores, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, aim to capitalize on newfound momentum as both teams seek stronger bowl bids.

Vanderbilt (6-4, 3-3 SEC) visits LSU (6-4, 3-3 SEC) on Saturday, marking their first trip to Baton Rouge since 2009 and seeking their first win there since 1951.
The Commodores, bowl-eligible for the first time since 2018, have rejuvenated their program under head coach Clark Lea, who is now a finalist for Coach of the Year honors.
Quarterback Diego Pavia, a dual-threat standout and key to Vanderbilt’s success, is expected to play despite lingering injuries following a much-needed bye week.
LSU enters the matchup on a three-game losing streak, having fallen out of the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, while Vanderbilt seeks to avoid losing three of its last four games.
Both teams are vying for stronger bowl game positioning, with LSU favored by 7.5 points in what is expected to be a competitive SEC clash.