How to watch LSU vs. Vanderbilt game today: Time, TV, and streaming options
The stakes are high in Nashville this Saturday as the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores (5-1, 1-1 SEC) host the No. 10 LSU Tigers (5-1, 2-1 SEC) in a pivotal SEC showdown at FirstBank Stadium. With both teams eyeing a spot in the College Football Playoff, this matchup could be a turning point in their seasons.Vanderbilt […]
The stakes are high in Nashville this Saturday as the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores (5-1, 1-1 SEC) host the No. 10 LSU Tigers (5-1, 2-1 SEC) in a pivotal SEC showdown at FirstBank Stadium. With both teams eyeing a spot in the College Football Playoff, this matchup could be a turning point in their seasons.
Vanderbilt enters the game fresh off a bye week, looking to rebound from a 30-14 loss to Alabama. Led by senior quarterback Diego Pavia, the Commodores boast one of the most explosive offenses in the country, averaging 43.2 points per game and ranking 7th nationally in scoring.
LSU, meanwhile, comes in with a defense-first identity. The Tigers rank 5th in FBS scoring defense, allowing just 11.8 points per game, and are coming off a 20-10 win over South Carolina. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has shown flashes of brilliance but has struggled with consistency and turnovers.
Here’s how you can watch LSU vs. Vanderbilt.
Where to watch, stream, and listen to LSU vs. Vandy
Kickoff: 12 p.m. CT, Oct. 18; FirstBank Stadium – Nashville, TN
Where to watch: ABC
Here are the announcers for the LSU vs. Vanderbilt game:
Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jessie Palmer (analysis), Katie George (sideline)
Stream: FuboTV, Hulu, DirecTV, DAZN and ESPN+
Radio: Locally in LA on WDGL (98.1) and LSU Sports Radio Network
On the call: Chris Blair (play-by-play), Doug Moreau (analysis)
Our LSU vs. Vanderbilt predictions are here!
? What to Watch For
- Can Vanderbilt’s high-powered offense break through LSU’s elite defense?
- Will Diego Pavia avoid costly turnovers after two red-zone giveaways vs. Alabama?
- Can LSU’s run game, led by Caden Durham, continue its upward trend?
- Will Garrett Nussmeier finally deliver a signature performance on the road?
