How to Watch: LSU Football vs. Vanderbilt Commodores in Week 13 Matchup

Garrett Nussmeier and Co. look to get back on track, square off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in Death Valley.

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Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will square off against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday night in Death Valley for the first time since 2009.

It's must-win territory for the Bayou Bengals in order to end the season on the right foot with Diego Pavia and the Commodores looking to spoil their chances.

"Everybody is working and putting in the time and the head coach has to be part of that as well. Whether it’s a business or football coaching, you can’t sit there and say it’s the coordinators. The head coach is ultimately responsible for the success of his football team and we’re not successful these last three weeks. You got to get involved," Kelly said last Saturday in Gainesville.

"Obviously, I wasn’t good enough [in Week 12]. We’re going to go back to work and look at the things we need to get better at. We’re going to keep swinging. We’re going to have 22 guys out there that are going to fight for LSU and play hard these last two weeks at home.”

Now, LSU is inching closer to kickoff in Tiger Stadium with a chance to get back in the win column.

The Game Information: LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

• Time: 6:45 PM CT
• Date: Saturday, Nov. 23
• Venue: Tiger Stadium
• TV Channel: SEC Network

The Final Betting Lines: LSU Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

*(All odds according to DraftKings Sportsbook)*

Spread:
- LSU: (-9)
- Vanderbilt: (+9)

Moneyline:
- LSU: (-340)
- Vanderbilt: (+270)

Over/Under: 52.5

The LSU Tigers are currently a nine-point favorite heading into the Week 13 clash. A line that hovered around the 7.5-point mark a week ago, Vegas continues leaning towards the Tigers as the favorites on Saturday night.

Three Tigers to Watch: Week 13 Edition

Kyren Lacy: Wide Receiver

LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy has proven to be one of Garrett Nussmeier's top weapons on offense this season, but inconsistency has plagued the Tigers' WR1 as of late.

In Week 12, Lacy was targeted several times, but ended the night with only three receptions for 49 yards in a loss at Florida.

Now, he'll look to flip the script and come out swinging on Saturday night against the Vanderbilt Commodores with an opportunity to bounce back.

Lacy is up to 49 receptions for 740 yards and seven touchdowns on the year, but in order for LSU to snap its three-game losing skid, he'll have to remain consistent in order for the offense to click.

Look for Lacy to have a bounce back game in Death Valley this weekend in order to propel LSU to a win over the Commodores.

Whit Weeks: Linebacker

LSU linebacker Whit Weeks is another player who has had a challenging stretch of games over the last few weeks.

Last weekend in Gainesville, Weeks ended the night as LSU's lowest-graded player with a 35.9 PFF grade. Despite leading the team in tackles this season, it's been an inconsistent stretch for Weeks.

Expect that sluggish run to end this weekend against Vanderbilt.

LSU's defense has had trouble slowing down mobile quarterbacks this season, and with Diego Pavia at the helm for the Commodores, he presents another unique challenge.

Can Weeks and Co. contain Pavia this weekend in Tiger Stadium?

All eyes will be on the sophomore linebacker who has continued holding down the second-level of the defense this season alongside Greg Penn III.

Bradyn Swinson: Defensive End

LSU defensive end Bradyn Swinson has been the Tigers' most impactful player on defense this season.

He's up to 47 total tackles on the year with eight sacks and a pair of forced fumbles to go with it.

Swinson was shot out of a cannon to start the season for LSU while being well on his way to becoming an SEC Defensive Player of the Year candidate, but his numbers have declined during LSU's losing streak.

The veteran edge rusher was sidelined for the first quarter of last Saturday's contest against Florida due to disciplinary reasons, but his impact was felt upon taking the field in the second frame.

Swinson has proven to be effective for the Tigers when needed and his presence must be felt on Saturday night in Death Valley in order for LSU to snap the losing skid.

Look for Lacy, Weeks and Swinson to be three players who elevate the Bayou Bengals this weekend.

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