You won’t believe this wild 62-yard touchdown by the Tigers
The LSU Tigers football team lit up social media after a 62-yard touchdown run that stunned fans and changed the tone of their SEC matchup. The play came midway through the third quarter when quarterback Garrett Nussmeier connected with receiver Zavion Thomas in one of the craziest plays of the 2025 season. The Tigers trailed the Vanderbilt Commodores at No. 17 24-13 before the pivotal moment swung the momentum.
Under pressure, Nussmeier escaped the pocket and threw a short pass to Thomas, who turned it into an instant classic. The senior wideout broke three tackles, scampering up the sideline for a 62-yard score that silenced the crowd at FirstBank Stadium. The touchdown cut Vanderbilt’s lead to three points and reignited LSU’s push for the College Football Playoff.
The Tigers football program shared the moment on their official X (formerly known as Twitter) account, celebrating the play it quickly went viral.
“18 It stood in the pocket.
0 Everyone missed him.
@Garrettnuss13 @ftfzaii_”
18 It was in his pocket.
0 Everyone missed him. @Garrettnuss13 ➡ @ftfzaii_📺 ABC pic.tvitter.com/nvTjtfpKsis
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) October 18, 2025
The clip quickly went viral, garnering thousands of views as fans and analysts alike hailed it as one of the most electrifying touchdowns by the Tigers’ offense this season. Nussmeier already has over 250 passing yards and Thomas has topped 100 passing yards, proving once again that the Tigers offense can hit from anywhere.
With two minutes remaining, Vanderbilt holds a touchdown and drives deep into LSU territory after a key third-down conversion. The crowd is on its feet as the Commodores look to seal it, but another defensive position could bring on the Tigers last chance to pull off a miracle in nashville.
2025-10-18 19:17:00
