Josh Williams runs for 3 TDs, LSU beats Vanderbilt 24-17, snaps 3-game skid
— Josh Williams had a pair of rushing touchdowns and Garrett Nussemeier threw for 332 yards as LSU defeated Vanderbilt 24-17 Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Vanderbilt Commodores
17
LSU Tigers
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| LSU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
Tiger Stadium (LA) · 102,086 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 25-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Kentucky Wildcats | L 17-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Arkansas Razorbacks | L 21-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Ole Miss Rebels | L 17-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Georgia Bulldogs | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:47 17-24
Diego Pavia 1 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick)
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Field Goal 10:41 10-24
Damian Ramos 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:32 10-21
Kyren Lacy 12 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Field Goal 8:26 10-14
Brock Taylor 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:51 7-14
Josh Williams 21 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 8:17 7-7
Josh Williams 20 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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Touchdown 12:49 7-0
Quincy Skinner Jr. 63 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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LSU
11 plays, 66 yards, 5:47 · End of Game
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VAN 5:47
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:47 17-24
Diego Pavia 1 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick)
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LSU 10:41
13 plays, 74 yards, 6:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:41 10-24
Damian Ramos 28 Yd Field Goal
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VAN 1:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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LSU 3:32
10 plays, 77 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:32 10-21
Kyren Lacy 12 Yd pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos Kick)
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VAN 8:26
12 plays, 46 yards, 6:34 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:26 10-14
Brock Taylor 47 Yd Field Goal
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LSU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:14 · End of Half
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VAN 0:14
4 plays, 17 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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LSU 0:51
9 plays, 80 yards, 3:31 · TOUCHDOWN
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Touchdown 0:51 7-14
Josh Williams 21 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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VAN 4:22
10 plays, 40 yards, 6:36 · Downs
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LSU 10:58
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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VAN 12:39
6 plays, 50 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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LSU 0:36
12 plays, 70 yards, 5:55 · Downs
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VAN 6:31
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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LSU 8:17
8 plays, 90 yards, 4:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:17 7-7
Josh Williams 20 Yd Run (Damian Ramos Kick)
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VAN 12:49
1 play, 63 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:49 7-0
Quincy Skinner Jr. 63 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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LSU 12:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:54 · Punt
Showing the last 24 of 24 events.
Team Stats
VAN
LSU
13
1st Downs
27
2-10
3rd down efficiency
8-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
308
Total Yards
471
186
Passing
332
13/24
Comp/Att
28/37
7.8
Yards per pass
9.0
122
Rushing
139
24
Rushing Attempts
32
5.1
Yards per rush
4.3
3-15
Penalties
3-25
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
25:17
Possession
34:43
Highlights
00:52
Quincy Skinner Jr. makes the grab for 63-yard receiving touchdown
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00:39
Josh Williams crosses goal line for 21-yard rushing touchdown
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01:57
Vanderbilt Commodores vs. LSU Tigers: Full Highlights
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01:55
Garrett Nussmeier highlights vs. Vanderbilt
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