"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.

Diego Pavia might get the highlights, but the Commodores' playoff contention is built on a foundation of smash-mouth football that's making them the conference's most feared underdog.

The SEC made a decision on potential punishment for Vanderbilt following its field-storming celebration after defeating LSU.

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.

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee looked at her phone late in the week before Vanderbilt’s matchup with LSU to see a request that she kn

Cade McConnell deleted the X app after a video of him blocking in Vanderbilt football's win over LSU went viral.

LSU football joined the likes of Miami, Texas Tech and Ole Miss Saturday as top 10 teams that dropped games. Vandy's offense scored more points on LSU (5-2, 2-2 SEC) than any other team so far this season,

Last year, quarterback Diego Pavia led Vanderbilt to a stunning 40-35 upset at home over Alabama — then the nation’s No. 1 team. That victory made the Commodores players on the national stage, bringing them to heights they’ve never reached as a program.