It wLSU secured a 24-17 victory over Vanderbilt, ending a three-game losing streak. The win improved their record to 7-4 overall and 4-3 in the SEC. The game, held at Tiger Stadium, also marked the debut of LSU's new gold jerseys, according to the coverage by FOX8Live.
Josh Williams ran for three touchdowns, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier threw for 332 yards to help LSU avoid a fourth straight loss. Head coach Brian Kelly praised the team's focus and accountability, stating, "The players didn’t listen to it, the coaches didn’t listen to it and I’m proud of them," in a statement obtained by WDSU.
The game had key moments, especially in the third quarter when Vanderbilt reduced LSU’s lead with a 47-yard field goal, making it 14-10. LSU quickly responded, with Nussmeier throwing a 12-yard touchdown pass to Kyren Lacy. Coach Kelly credited the team's focus and straightforward game plan, saying, "We had five calls on defense and we ran some pass plays multiple times. We cut out a lot. That really helped our players stay locked in on the call and be committed to the call," as mentioned by WDSU.
In the final quarter, Vanderbilt put together a 10-play drive that ended with a Diego Pavia 1-yard run, bringing them within a touchdown of LSU. However, LSU sealed the game by running out the clock after a 66-yard drive, securing a 24-17 win. This victory gives LSU a boost as they head into their next game, with the season winding down, as reported by BHPioneer.
