LSU football's chances of reaching the postseason are nearly gone after a crushing loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday.

In the matchup with Pavia and Vanderbilt’s offense, the absence of junior linebacker Whit Weeks and defensive tackle Bernard Gooden was sorely felt as LSU (5-2, 2-2 SEC) appeared to lack some speed and instinct against the option style attack from the Commodores (6-1 2-1).

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.

Possession of a firearm or weapon is strictly forbidden. Possession of a weapon will result in immediate confiscation, ejection, and/or possible arrest. Law enforcement officers who, do not have jurisdiction in East Baton Rouge Parish will not be permitted to carry weapons inside the facility.

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.

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.

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.

The SEC said the Commodores successfully pulled off a delayed field storm, which means fans crashed the field after all visiting team personnel and officials had exited the field.