The close but convincing win over LSU has seemingly cleared up the picture on this Vanderbilt team significantly.

Vanderbilt football is bowl eligible. The Commodores remain in the conversation for a spot in the College Football Playoff. And Vandy just knocked off its second top-10 team in two years at FirstBank Stadium.

"Vanderbilt University avoided a fine that accompanies the Southeastern Conference’s access to competition area policy by successfully executing a “delayed field rush” following its football game against LSU on October 18," the SEC said in a statement.

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Vanderbilt football notched a 31-24 win over No. 10 LSU with a strong offensive performance at FirstBank Stadium on Oct. 18, becoming bowl eligible for the second straight season. Diego Pavia hit a Heisman pose after a touchdown in the fourth quarter, which ultimately proved to be the game-winning TD for the No. 18 Commodores (6-1, 2-1 SEC).

In the matchup with Pavia and Vanderbilt’s offense, the absence of junior linebacker Whit Weeks and defensive tackle Bernard Gooden was sorely felt as LSU (5-2, 2-2 SEC) appeared to lack some speed and instinct against the option style attack from the Commodores (6-1 2-1).

Vanderbilt football shocks LSU football as Diego Pavia powers the Commodores past the Tigers, securing their first 6-1 start since 1950.

The No. 10 LSU Tigers, led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, face the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores, led by quarterback Diego Pavia, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.

LSU football's chances of reaching the postseason are nearly gone after a crushing loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday.