Vanderbilt Upsets No. 10 LSU 31-24

No. 17 Vanderbilt upset No. 10 LSU 31-24 on the road, improving to 6-1 — the Commodores’ best start in 75 years, vaulting them to bowl eligibility and snapping a 10-game losing streak to LSU with their first win over the Tigers since 1990. Sixth-year senior quarterback Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 86 yards with two rushing TDs, including a game-winning scramble. Vanderbilt’s high-scoring offense exposed persistent issues in LSU’s defense, which settled for multiple field goals and squandered opportunities despite big plays from Garrett Nussmeier. The loss deepened fan frustration and renewed scrutiny of coach Brian Kelly. Pavia’s physical, fearless style drew national attention and viral comparisons to NFL rookie Cam Skattebo, amplified by commentators and social media.