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No. 10 Vanderbilt Edges No. 15 Missouri 17-10 for Best Start in More Than 80 Years

A late score followed by a decisive review kept the Commodores’ playoff push intact despite a season-low output.

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Oct 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Makhilyn Young (22) celebrates the first down against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Quarterback Diego Pavia dove in for a 1-yard touchdown with 1:52 remaining to break a 10-10 tie.
  • Makhilyn Young ripped an 80-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter to put Vanderbilt ahead 10-3.
  • Officials ruled after review that Missouri’s Kevin Coleman Jr. secured the ball short of the goal line on the final play.
  • Tigers starter Beau Pribula exited early in the third quarter with a left ankle injury, and freshman Matt Zollers came on to throw the game-tying touchdown.
  • Safety CJ Heard’s fumble recovery with 7:02 left set up the winning drive as Vanderbilt overcame three three-and-outs, eight penalties for 83 yards, and a season-low 265 total yards before a Nov. 1 visit to No. 22 Texas.