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LSU at Vanderbilt
Oct 18, 2025 • Completed
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Final Score
24 - 31

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Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
5.30
Postgame Win Probability
Vanderbilt: 99.2%
LSU: 0.8%
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Vanderbilt holds off LSU 31-24
Vanderbilt defeated LSU 31-24 in Week 8 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 399-325 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Vanderbilt set the terms early in a game that finished 31-24. Damian Ramos 48 yd FG GOOD came with 9:32 left in the first quarter, giving LSU the first major swing.
Vanderbilt's box score carried the story: 399 total yards, 239 rushing yards, and 160 passing yards. LSU finished with 325 total yards, including 100 on the ground and 225 through the air.
Vanderbilt converted 6-13 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Vanderbilt led 17-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Brock Taylor 46 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Damian Ramos 48 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 3-0 over Vanderbilt).
Rushing Touchdown
Diego Pavia run for 1 yd for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 7-3 over LSU).
Rushing Touchdown
Sedrick Alexander run for 1 yd for a TD (Brock Taylor KICK) (Vanderbilt led 14-10 over LSU).
Passing Touchdown
Garrett Nussmeier pass complete to Trey'Dez Green for 24 yds for a TD (Damian Ramos KICK) (LSU led 10-7 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Damian Ramos 42 yd FG GOOD (LSU led 13-14 over Vanderbilt).
Field Goal Good
Brock Taylor 46 yd FG GOOD (Vanderbilt led 17-13 over LSU).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-24
Vanderbilt defeated LSU.
Total yards
399-325
Vanderbilt held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
239
Vanderbilt averaged 5.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
160
Vanderbilt averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Vanderbilt's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-11
LSU's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Vanderbilt | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 399 | 325 |
| Passing Yards | 160 | 225 |
| Rushing Yards | 239 | 100 |
| First Downs | 20 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-11 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-35 | 7-52 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-22 | 19-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 21 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 36:31 | 23:29 |