Live Updates: LSU Football vs. Vanderbilt Commodores in Week 13 Matchup

Brian Kelly and Co. look to snap a three-game losing skid. take on the Commodores in Death Valley.

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The LSU Tigers (6-4, 3-3) will square off against Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt Commodores on Saturday night with kickoff set for 6:55 p.m. CT in Death Valley.

Brian Kelly's program will look to avoid a fourth consecutive loss after dropping contests to Texas A&M, Alabama and Florida.

Now, all focus has shifted towards Saturday night in Tiger Stadium with Garrett Nussmeier and Co. looking to bounce back at home.

Here's what Kelly said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday night in Tiger Stadium:

What Brian Kelly Said:

“I’m well acquainted with Clark (Lea). He’s done a great job building this program. 6-4 with great wins over Alabama, Kentucky and Auburn. It’s a tough and physical defense. The offensive structure has changed. Diego Pavia is a tough, hard-nosed player and he is the guy that makes it happen for them.” 

Pregame Updates:

- LSU offensive lineman Garrett Dellinger is OUT for Saturday night's contest against Vanderbilt. The veteran guard suffered an ankle injury against Texas A&M, and after undergoing surgery on the injury, he remains out.

- LSU offensive lineman Miles Frazier is ACTIVE for Saturday night. The right guard suffered an ankle injury against Florida, but has worked back into the mix. He'll be a full go.

- LSU RB Caden Durham, who was listed on the Week 13 Injury Report, is a full go for Saturday night. He's been battling a foot injury this season, but will go through the motions against Vanderbilt.

- LSU's Starting Defense: DT Paris Shand, DT Gio Paez, DE Sai'vion Jones, DE Bradyn Swinson, LB Whit Weeks, LB Greg Penn III, STAR Major Burns, S Jardin Gilbert, S Sage Ryan, CB Zy Alexander and CB Ashton Stamps.

- LSU's Starting Offense: LT Will Campbell, LG Paul Mubenga , C DJ Chester, RG Miles Frazier, RT Emery Jones, WR CJ Daniels, WR Aaron Anderson, WR Kyren Lacy, TE Mason Taylor, RB Caden Durham, and QB Garrett Nussmeier.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- Vanderbilt has won the opening coin toss and has elected to defer to the second half. LSU will receive the ball first.

- LSU running back Caden Durham takes the first down attempt four yards, but the Tigers' offense stalls on second and third down following a false start penalty. LSU punts it away. Vanderbilt ball.

- Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia hits wideout Quincy Skinner Jr. on a 63-yard completion with Skinner taking it to the end-zone on the first play from scrimmage for the Commodores. 1-play, 63-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Vanderbilt 7, LSU 0

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier put the shaky first drive behind him in the blink of an eye and marches LSU inside the Vanderbilt 20-yard line. He went 4-for-4 with 57 yards through the air with the rushing attack coming alive. On the eighth play of the drive, LSU running back Josh Williams lowers his shoulder, plows through a defender and rushing in the touchdown from 20 yards out. 8-play, 90-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: LSU 7, Vanderbilt 7

- Vanderbilt goes three-and-out on the ensuing drive after a pair of rushing attempts and an incomplete pass on 3rd-and-6. The Commodores punt it away with LSU taking over on their own 27 yard line. (6:31 remaining in the quarter).

- LSU's offense is clicking on all cylinders on the third drive of the game with the Tigers converting on a pair of third downs; propelling LSU inside the 10-yard line. Garrett Nussmeier is 2-of-4 with 40 yards through the air with the rushing attack adding another 25 yards on the ground. 3rd-and-goal for the Tigers.

- Garrett Nussmeier and Co. march inside the Vanderbilt 5-yard line on a 12-play, 70-yard drive that took six minutes off of the game clock, but LSU is unable to convert on 4th-and-goal from the three-yard line. Vanderbilt ball.

End of 1Q: LSU 7, Vanderbilt 7

Second Quarter:

- Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia breaks open a 36-yard gain on 3rd-and-1 to keep the drive alive, but the Commodores' offense stalls on the following three plays. Vanderbilt punts it away after a 6-play, 40-yard drive. LSU ball on their own 20-yard line.

- LSU opens the drive with a pair of Caden Durham rushing attempts followed by a Garrett Nussmeier incompletion to Kyren Lacy. Tigers go three-and-out. Vanderbilt takes over on their own 40-yard line.

- Vanderbilt's offense has marched inside the LSU 25-yard line behind a pair of Diego Pavia completions for 16 yards with the Commodores adding another 20+ yards on the ground. 3rd-and-3 with 5:09 remaining in the quarter.

- Vanderbilt turns it over on downs after electing to go for it on 4th-and-2 from inside LSU's 20-yard line. LSU takes over with 4:22 remaining in the half. Tie ballgame at 7-7.

- Garrett Nussmeier leads the LSU offense down the field on an effortless 9-play, 80-yard scoring drive. Josh Willams punches in the touchdown on a 21-yard run. Tigers take their first lead of the game before halftime.

Halftime: LSU 14, Vanderbilt 7

Third Quarter:

- LSU place kicker Aeron Burrell boots it into the end-zone for a touchback. Vanderbilt will open the second half from their own 25-yard line.

- Vanderbilt is in the midst of an 11-play, 46-yard drive that has taken 6:22 off of the game clock. Commodores signal-caller Diego Pavia is 3-for-5 with 23 yards through the air while the rushing attack has logged 28 yards. Vanderbilt is on the LSU 29-yard line with a 4th-and-4 opportunity.

- Vanderbilt kicker Brock Taylor drills a 47-yard field goal attemp to cut the LSU lead to four with 8:26 remaining in the quarter.

Score Update: LSU 14, Vanderbilt 10

- LSU signal-caller Garrett Nussmeier and the offense have found a rhythm here in Tiger Stadium. Nussmeier connects on back-to-back-to-back passes with one going to Aaron Anderson for a 21-yard gain. Tigers enter the red-zone where they are 1-for-2 on the day.

- LSU's offense is clicking in large part to the offensive line stepping up to the plate. On first down from the Vanderbilt 12-yard line, Garrett Nussmeier has all the time in the world in the pocket and delivers a dart to Kyren Lacy for the touchdown. 10-play, 77-yard drive. 3:32 remaining in the quarter.

Score Update: LSU 21, Vanderbilt 10

- Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander opens the drive with back-to-back rushing attempts, and after tallying on three yards, the Commodores fail to convert on 4th-and-long. LSU forces a three-and-out with Vanderbilt punting it away. LSU ball on their own 15 yard line.

End of 3Q: LSU 21, Vanderbilt 10

Fourth Quarter:

- LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier continues his impressive bounce back performance. He's 25/34 through the air with 296 yards and a touchdown. On this drive, he's 6-for-7 with 71 yards through the air with the Tigers once again marching down the field. LSU is on Vanderbilt's 11-yard line with 10:45 remaining.

- Nussmeier hits Kyren Lacy right in the hands, but the pass is broken up in the end-zone at the last second with Vanderbilt forcing an LSU 3rd-and-long attempt. Nussmeier connects with Aaron Anderson in the back left corner of the end-zone but the play is overturned after review. LSU settles for a field goal up and good from Damian Ramos. 28-yard make.

Score Update: LSU 24, Vanderbilt 10

- Vanderbilt marches down the field, and after a successful fake punt, makes it a one-score game in Tiger Stadium. 10-play, 75-yard scoring drive capped off with a quarterback keeper by Commodores signal-caller Nate Johnson.

Score Update: LSU 24, Vanderbilt 17

FINAL: LSU 24, Vanderbilt 17

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