No. 17 Vanderbilt, also 5-1, has surprised many this season with a balanced offense and solid defensive execution. Coming off a bye week, the Commodores will look to use home-field advantage to pull off a statement win against Brian Kelly’s group, who are determined to avoid a costly conference slip-up in Nashville.

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt’s defense was huddled on the home sideline as it came on. “I can feel it in the air tonight,” Phil Collins sang over the Vanderbilt loudspe

LSU announced an increase in police presence on campus for football games and the use of drones to monitor tailgates in response to on-campus shooting on two game days this season. The measures were announced Thursday in response to Gov.

Baton Rouge Police also believe one person injured in a shooting on Louisiana State University's campus during Saturday's homecoming football game was an innocent bystander.

LSU Interim President Matt Lee and Baton Rouge-area law enforcement are expected to provide an update on gameday and campus security during a news conference on Thursday, Oct. 16.

Diego Pavia threw for 160 yards and a score and ran for 86 yards and two more touchdowns as No. 17 Vanderbilt beat 10th-ranked LSU 31-24 to snap a 10-game skid against the Tigers.

The latest Week 8 college football odds list the Crimson Tide as 9-point home favorites, while the over/under for Alabama vs. Tennessee is 59. The Fighting Irish are favored by 10.5 at home, while the over/under for Notre Dame vs.

Alabama has received a major update prior to Saturday's matchup with Tennessee. Jam Miller has been listed as probable ahead of Saturday night's contest, per the SEC availability report on Thursday night.