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LSU/Vandy Game Week...Tidbits Inside

Posted on 10/13/25 at 11:24 am
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
26245 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 11:24 am
No. 10 LSU (5-1, 2-1) travels to Nashville this Saturday to take on No. 17 Vanderbilt (5-1, 1-1) at FirstBank Stadium. Kickoff is set for 11:00am CT and the game will be televised on ABC.

This is the 34th meeting between the two schools. LSU leads the series 25-7-1. The Tigers have won the last ten meetings. Click HERE for the complete series history.

LSU is coming off a 20-10 victory over South Carolina this past weekend while Vanderbilt had a bye week.

Vanderbilt is favored by 2.5 points. The over/under is 49.5 points.

Team Stats (National rankings in parenthesis):



Press Conference Tidbits:
- LSU vs. Texas A&M will kickoff at 6:30pm CT on ABC.

- Kelly happy with the way the team competed against South Carolina...recognizes that the team still needs to have a better focus and attention to detail...

- O-line blocked better on run plays and did not give up any sacks.

- Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea was an assistant for Brian Kelly at Notre Dame (LB coach in 2017 and DC from 2018-2020)

- Kelly thought Nuss was more loose and confident in the pocket.

- DL Bernard Gooden has a bruised collarbone...not broken...no mention of status for Vandy game

- DE Jimari Butler has a lateral ankle sprain...is probable for Vandy.

Others:
WR Aaron Anderson progressing well...expected to play versus Vandy.
RB Caden Durham had a mild hip pointer...he will be fine.
C Braelin Moore had a stinger...MRI was negative.
G Paul Mubenga is expected to be available this week.
Nuss had slight ankle sprain...he will be fine.

This post was edited on 10/15/25 at 7:30 pm
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
15400 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 11:40 am to
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The over/under is 60.5 points.


I almost bet the house.

I’m seeing o/u 49.5
Posted by Chicken
Jackassistan
Member since Aug 2003
26245 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 11:42 am to
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I’m seeing o/u 49.5
yeah, I found a website that had it wrong...it is corrected.
Posted by DalenSA
2024 DAT RotY
Member since Jan 2023
8736 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 12:06 pm to
"Our attention to detail and focus has to be better..." I have heard that quote every single press conference since he has been here. I'm over it
Posted by WhoDatNC
NC
Member since Dec 2013
13807 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 12:34 pm to
Yeah, if true he needs to go when we can afford the buyout:
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
13538 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 12:35 pm to
Lol what? This fan base
Posted by WhoDatNC
NC
Member since Dec 2013
13807 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 12:35 pm to
Probably should have hit sarcasm emoji.
Posted by FireGoodell
Member since Mar 2019
7634 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 1:00 pm to
quote:

Nuss had slight ankle sprain...he will be fine



This post was edited on 10/13/25 at 1:01 pm
Posted by Broham
Member since Feb 2005
18915 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 1:13 pm to
quote:

Nuss had slight ankle sprain...he will be fine.

He comes up limping every time he is touched.
Posted by TNTigerman
James Island
Member since Sep 2012
11678 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 1:30 pm to
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He comes up limping every time he is touched.

Compare to JB9 who did everything not to bring attention to being hurt. Think about the spear in the Natty.
Posted by dukeg7213
Louisiana
Member since Apr 2023
5960 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 2:01 pm to
quote:

I have heard that quote every single press conference since he has been here. I'm over it


5 wins
1 loss

Glad you’re over it
Posted by wesman21
Youngsville
Member since Jun 2009
3466 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 3:24 pm to
Looks like we need to win 21-13. I'll take that!
Posted by HamptonMamay3
Member since Oct 2025
2 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 7:24 pm to
Does anyone have tickets to the game for Saturday
Posted by Mrtommorrow1987
Twilight Zone
Member since Feb 2008
13436 posts
Posted on 10/13/25 at 7:44 pm to
Were you at tailgate near the lsu law center on Saturday? Saw a dude wearing a chicken shirt and almost asked if it was you.
Posted by paulb52
Member since Dec 2019
7025 posts
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:28 am to
Vanderbilt is 2.5 favorite over LSU. Has Vanderbilt ever been a favorite over LSU before?
Posted by Gmichels
Member since Dec 2024
58 posts
Posted on 10/14/25 at 7:21 am to
Anyone know what the tailgate situation is like at Vandy? Taking my wife and mom to the game and don't necessarily know the layout of pregame festivities.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
Savannah, GA
Member since Mar 2014
11619 posts
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:20 am to
If we can stop the run on early downs we will be in good shape. 1st and 2nd down is key in this matchup. They have a lot of 3rd and short opportunities so far this season. If we can get them into more 3rd and long situations we will be in good shape.

Our run fits need to be excellent this game. They are a much better running team than South Carolina. If we can stop their run game especially early this could be a very good game for us. Blake Baker and co. need to be biting at the bit to show we are a much better run defense then what they showed the past 2 games.
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
2928 posts
Posted on 10/14/25 at 10:10 am to
The Vandy QB is crafty. Stopping the run is key, but not sure I would emphasize any down. He is good enough to convert 3rd downs. We have to play consistent and limit big plays.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
Savannah, GA
Member since Mar 2014
11619 posts
Posted on 10/14/25 at 10:29 am to
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but not sure I would emphasize any down. He is good enough to convert 3rd downs. We have to play consistent and limit big plays


Vandy is efficient in 3rd downs because its mainly been 3rd and short due to their running game. Stopping the run on 1st and 2nd down will take away what they want to do. Pavia while crafty (which means we need to maintain our pass rush lanes and gap integrity) is not the best passer. Forcing him into passing situations is the key. Which is stopping the run on early downs.
Posted by MikeTheTiger11
Sip
Member since Sep 2023
752 posts
Posted on 10/14/25 at 12:28 pm to
quote:

Vanderbilt is 2.5 favorite over LSU. Has Vanderbilt ever been a favorite over LSU before?


Unsure the answer to your question, but it's the first time Vandy has ever hosted a top 10 appointment and been the favorite. Sad times
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