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Diego Pavia

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Diego Pavia responds to chatter about his real height

Diego Pavia has big dreams of playing in the NFL, but he might not have the size to fulfill that goal. On Monday, the Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback’s height was measured at just 5-foot-9 and 7/8 inches at the Senior Bowl. That means Pavia …

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Fans puzzled by Diego Pavia’s Senior Bowl measurements

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is the first step for many college football players in their NFL Draft process. This year’s Senior Bowl game is on Jan. 31, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. On Monday, some measurements were released, including those for …

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UFL team has interest in Diego Pavia

Diego Pavia’s football career may not be completely over. The UFL’s Birmingham Stallions strongly hinted that they would be interested in signing Pavia. On Thursday, the team’s social media account reposted a comment about what …

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Diego Pavia’s comments about the Big Ten had the ultimate backfire

Diego Pavia’s hot summer take has come back to haunt him following the Vanderbilt Commodores’ loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. During an appearance on the “Bussin’ With The …

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Diego Pavia made a prominent media member regret their Heisman vote

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia made at least one of his voters regret casting a ballot for him in the Heisman Trophy race. ESPN’s Rece Davis revealed this week that he had voted for Pavia to win the Heisman. However, after seeing the …

Diego Pavia doing the money gesture

Diego Pavia ripped for his classless message to Indiana

Vanderbilt Commodores star quarterback Diego Pavia just added to his villainous aura. A video of Pavia celebrating in a club after finishing second in the 2025 Heisman Trophy voting has gone viral for the wrong reasons. In the video, Pavia can be …

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Diego Pavia had profane message for Heisman Trophy voters

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia had a rather profane message for Heisman Trophy voters after failing to win the award. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the award comfortably over Pavia, who finished a distant second. After the ceremony, …

Javier Pavia poses for a mug shot

Diego Pavia’s brother Javier arrested during Vanderbilt-Tennessee game

Javier Pavia, the older brother of Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia, was arrested during the team’s game against Tennessee on Saturday. Several members of the Pavia family attended Vanderbilt’s 45-24 win over Tennessee on Saturday …

Diego Pavia looking forward

Diego Pavia makes bold statement about his Heisman chances

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia may not be viewed as the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, but he certainly thinks he should be. Pavia made a bold claim in an appearance on “Hot Mic w/ Hutton & Withrow,” claiming that both the …

Diego Pavias mother Antoinette Padilla

ESPN analyst calls out network over coverage of Diego Pavia’s mom

ESPN has played a major role in Diego Pavia’s mother becoming a star, and one of the network’s own analysts seems a bit annoyed by that. Pavia’s mother, Antoinette Padilla, has been shown throughout the season at Vanderbilt games …

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ESPN analyst sick of the coverage of Diego Pavia’s mom

ESPN’s TV cameras never forget to find and show Diego Pavia’s mom when broadcasting Vanderbilt football games. Some people may appreciate the coverage of Antoinette Padilla, while some others may have tired of her being shown on TV. We …

Diego Pavia's mom dancing

Diego Pavia’s mom dances with football during Vandy blowout win

Diego Pavia’s mom was in a good mood during Vanderbilt’s blowout win over Kentucky on Saturday. Pavia’s mom, Antoinette Padilla, was on hand at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. to watch her son play on Senior Day. He did not …

Diego Pavia arguing with his coach

Diego Pavia begged his coach to leave him in during blowout

The Vanderbilt Commodores had a memorable Senior Day for quarterback Diego Pavia, but he had no interest in coming out of the game in the fourth quarter despite it being a blowout. Vanderbilt jumped out to a 45-3 lead over the Kentucky Wildcats by …

Theo Von seen with Diego Pavias mother

Theo Von seen hanging out with Diego Pavia’s mom

Theo Von seems to be getting closer and closer with Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia’s mother. Von, who lives in Nashville, has become a big fan of Vanderbilt football. The comedian and podcaster has been spotted on the sideline at …

Nick Saban on set

Nick Saban would have been all over Diego Pavia for victory formation practice

In a moment that lit up college football discourse, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia drew sharp criticism from Alabama legend Nick Saban for rehearsing the victory formation during pregame warmups at Bryant-Denny Stadium earlier this month. The …

Diego Pavias mother Antoinette Padilla on the sideline

Diego Pavia’s mom had a custom outfit supporting her son at Vandy game

Diego Pavia led Vanderbilt to another huge win on Saturday, and the quarterback’s mother captured the spotlight again following the game. Pavia’s mother, Antoinette Padilla, is one of the senior’s biggest supporters and is often …

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