NASHVILLE — LSU relied on its defense through its first six games.

Coach Brian Kelly said as much as its offense struggled to score points and its defense continued to clamp down on the likes of Clemson, South Carolina and Florida.

But on Saturday at First Bank Stadium against Vanderbilt, LSU's defense couldn't get a stop. The Commodores didn't have to punt until the fourth quarter, accumulating 399 yards and averaging 5.6 yards per rush, when adjusted for lost sack yardage.

The offensive onslaught from Vanderbilt resulted in a 31-24 win for the Commodores, raising more questions about Kelly as the Tigers' next two opponents, Texas A&M and Alabama, sit in the top 10 of the AP poll.

LSU had a chance to tie the score with less than five minutes to play, but senior wide receiver Barion

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