And a new Heisman candidate emerges - Vandy QB Diego Pavia

[EMH]

Gotta love this kid. Tough as nails, quick, smart, and with a (black and) golden arm...

Who is Diego Pavia? Stats, more of Vanderbilt football QB who led stunning Alabama upset

Who is Diego Pavia? The Vanderbilt quarterback was sensational in a 40-35 upset win over Alabama on Saturday:

www.usatoday.com

Diego Pavia has brought talent and a 'tude to Vandy football not seen for decades.

 

[Blaster]

A very talented athlete.

 

[EMH]

A very talented athlete.

Quick hands, would be a great boxer!!!

 

[Polishprince]

Sort of an offensive name, the fellow really should look to change it if he is going to be in the public eye.

"Diego" sounds too close to a slur for the Italian people, and they might take offense.

 

[EMH]

Sort of an offensive name, the fellow really should look to change it if he is going to be in the public eye.

"Diego" sounds too close to a slur for the Italian people, and they might take offense.

Latino, not Italian

Diego Pavia highlights big week for Latinos in College Football - Our Esquina

New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia highlights arguably the most impressive week of the year for Latinos in college football.

ouresquina.com

 

[EMH]

and in 2025, just after beating LSU...


does the pose...

LOL!!!

 

[EMH]

Best of Week 8: The SEC runs through Alabama, Georgia and ... Vanderbilt?!

For so long, there was an obvious hierarchy in the SEC, but Week 8 showed something new.

www.espn.com

Heisman five​

3. Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia

 

[EMH]

Thank You, Diego Pavia, the greatest ever Vanderbilt football player.

Win or lose the next two, we are wonderfully privileged to have had you for the past two seasons. You gave us talent, spirt, a 'tude, and wow was that a great comeback win today...


When Vandy wins 4 SEC games in a season, that is AWESOME!!!

LOVE THIS TEAM!!!

 

[EMH]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25302794-latest-heisman-trophy-2025-odds-diego-pavia-jeremiyah-love-rise-ty-simpson-falls

SEC Win #5 - highest ever, first ever Vandy winning season in SEC football
9 wins - tied for highest ever with at least 2 games to go

Already the greatest ever Vandy football team.


We'll see what happens this weekend. There are "too many 2 loss Power 5 teams" and Vandy needs a huge win at UT and help.

Vandy fans are also cheering for

Stanford over Notre Dame
Ohio State over Michigan
Auburn over Alabama
LSU over OU
Pitt over da U
UCF over BYU
Kansas over Utah


and Vandy likely needs 3 of those plus a big win at UT to make it.

 

[EMH]

Oh well, Vandy and Ohio State came through, nobody else did....

But, will the NCAA really punt out a 10 win SEC team with....


The current top Heisman Trophy odds are favoring Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, followed closely by Ohio State's Julian Sayin. Mendoza has odds around +125, while Sayin is listed at approximately +130. Other contenders include Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, with odds around +333, and Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love at +1400.

 

[b m belk 485]

Has the Heisman ever lost some luster? I know there are other awards, but the same two positions receive the award. Seems less meaningful.

 

[EMH]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25318264-latest-heisman-trophy-2025-odds-fernando-mendoza-rises-diego-pavia-falls

According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the Heisman favorite with -1600 odds following the Hoosiers' 13-10 win against Ohio State to capture the Big Ten title. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's odds fell to +800.
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Buckeyes signal-caller Julian Sayin own +5500 and +6000 odds, respectively.







Why is Mendoza rising if his team only scored 13 points??

Pavia is college football's outstanding player this year.