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His first name is Spanish for “teacher.” Seems fitting, since Vanderbilt football quarterback Diego Pavia is teaching the nation about his stardom. Pavia arrived taking a gamble in transitioning from New Mexico State to the Southeastern Conference. He left the state he grew up in for the best college football in the land. The near […]

The second half of the college football season is in full swing and Week 8 is in the rearview. Miami, Texas Tech and Ole Miss saw their undefeated records take a hit over the weekend, while traditional SEC powers Alabama and Georgia solidified their place at the top. Elsewhere, the fringes of the CFP picture […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Vanderbilt football program continued its winning ways with a home win over the LSU Tigers by a score of 31-24. It was a good recovery by the Commodores from their recent road loss at the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide, which had handed them their first defeat of the 2025 […]

Vanderbilt football got a big win on Saturday over LSU. The Commodores got another great performance from their quarterback Diego Pavia, who produced three total touchdowns. One was through the air, while two more came on the ground for Pavia. At one point, Pavia struck the Heisman pose after a touchdown. That move excited Vanderbilt […]

Vanderbilt football got a huge win over LSU on Saturday. The Commodores are reaping the rewards following that victory. Vanderbilt is going to be hosting College GameDay for Week 9 of the college football season, per On3. The squad is hosting Missouri in a huge SEC game on Saturday. This will be the first time […]

The NIL movement in the NCAA over the last few years has been quite a controversial topic amongst college football circles. There’s a debate on whether this recent trend of teams offering deals to recruits is good for the overall health of the game. There are many talking points on both sides, of course, and […]

The Vanderbilt football legend of Diego Pavia added a new chapter Saturday. This time the dual-threat quarterback helped topple No. 10 LSU — and spark Heisman Trophy chatter in Nashville, literally. Which sparked harsh critique. The self-confident Pavia didn’t hesitate to bust out this famed pose…the Heisman pose following one touchdown. Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia […]

The No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores earned a big 31-24 Week 8 victory over the No. 10 LSU Tigers on Saturday. It was a strong outing for the program that leaned on the shoulders of quarterback Diego Pavia. However, after the contest, it turned out that Pavia was unavailable for any postgame interviews, causing mass confusion […]

The Vanderbilt football program stunned the college world with a statement win over No. 10 LSU football, marking their first 6-1 start since 1950. Behind quarterback Diego Pavia’s fearless performance, the Commodores outlasted the Tigers in a gritty, emotional upset that instantly became one of the biggest moments in school history. Pavia was the engine […]

Diego Pavia has become one of the most talked-about quarterbacks in college football as he’s leading the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores on another amazing season. His ferocious style of play hilariously earned him a comparison to New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo during Saturday’s contest against the No. 10 LSU Tigers. The 24-year-old quarterback […]

With the No. 17 Vanderbilt football team taking on the No. 10 LSU Tigers, it is no doubt a crucial game for the Commodores to show that they are a real deal in the nation. As the Vanderbilt football team comes off a loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide, quarterback Diego Pavia gives insight into […]

The No. 10 LSU Tigers may be without Whit Weeks for the Week 8 contest against the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores. It’s said the star linebacker is dealing with a bone bruise in his ankle that he suffered back in the team’s 44-31 win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl last season. However, it sounds […]

LSU football coach Brian Kelly spent part of his Thursday praising Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea, calling Lea’s steady vision for the Commodores a blueprint for how program building should work. “It’s a great question,” Kelly said via Thomas Goldkamp of On3, noting that when coaches take over programs and “they took their lumps early on, […]

LSU football coach Brian Kelly likely will be without starting defensive tackle Bernard Gooden when the Tigers visit Vanderbilt on Saturday, according to the latest injury flags that have the LSU defensive front juggling availability late in the week. Gooden, a transfer from the University of South Florida who has been a steady interior presence, […]

It is an SEC showdown in Week 8 as LSU travels to Nashville to face Vanderbilt. Both teams come in with one loss in conference play, and the loser of this game could be out of the chase to make the conference championship. It should be a wonderful clash as we make bold predictions on […]

Week 7 in the SEC is in the books, as 13 of the 16 teams took to the field. It was an exciting week for SEC teams, seeing some favorites win close games, while others showed domination. Now, it is time for the Week 8 SEC Football Power Rankings. 1. Alabama (+2) Alabama is the […]

When Nick Saban defended Alabama on College GameDay by declaring, “Let me speak for Alabama. We better too,” his instincts proved correct. Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa marked the first major stumbling block for Vanderbilt’s dream season as the No. 16 Commodores fell 30-14 to No. 10 Alabama. It was a game that brought to mind […]

Many of the teams in the SEC were on open weeks in Week 6, but with a few upsets and major games in the conference, teams are moving around the Power Rankings. The rankings are becoming clearer as it is time for the Week 7 SEC Football Power Rankings. 1. Ole Miss (-) Only one […]

Vanderbilt had not started 6-0 since 1928, and will not this year after a loss in Week 6 to Alabama. Quarterback Diego Pavia said earlier this year that Vandebilt is a national title contender. Even after the loss, Pavia stands by the claims that the Dores can win the title. “We’ve got every single goal […]

Diego Pavia and the No. 16 Vanderbilt Commodores vented some frustrations after losing 30-14 to the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday afternoon. Vanderbilt had an excellent start to the 2025 season. They boasted a 5-0 record after beating Charleston Southern, Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Georgia State, and Utah State. However, their perfect record […]

The Vanderbilt Commodores football team received a surprise endorsement during ESPN’s College GameDay broadcast in Tuscaloosa, as comedian and podcaster Theo Von picked them to upset the Alabama Crimson Tide — and his reason quickly went viral. Standing alongside Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit, the comedian was the lone panelist to pick the Commodores in […]

Former Alabama football head coach Nick Saban backed his old program as analyst Kirk Herbstreit praised Vanderbilt on College GameDay on Saturday. Herbstreit broke down several college football games and then talked about Vanderbilt’s progression. After Herbstreit finished praising the Vanderbilt Commodores, Saban smiled with a faint chuckle as he quickly responded with his well-known […]

The 2025 Vanderbilt football team is even better than the team that shocked the world last season. Diego Pavia has completely controlled the Commodores’ offense and has taken advice from Johnny Manziel. He was one of the biggest reasons Vanderbilt pulled off the upset last season. Hall of Fame Alabama head coach Nick Saban said […]

Theo Von will return to the college football world for the massive Alabama-Vanderbilt matchup. The stand-up comedian and podcaster was selected to be the Week 6 guest picker on College GameDay. Before selecting Von, ESPN also considered Alabama-based television personality James Spann, according to College GameDay host Rece Davis. However, Von’s social media following and […]

The Vanderbilt football program is entering a massive game this Saturday, with the potential for a program-defining win against Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The Commodores visit Alabama in a rematch of one of the biggest upsets of the 2024 season, when Vanderbilt shocked the Crimson Tide. Alabama will be ready for this rematch, but the Commodores […]

It is a top 25 battle in the SEC as Vanderbilt travels to Tuscaloosa to face the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Tide are coming off a massive win over Georgia, while Vanderbilt is 5-0 for the first time since the 2008 season. With College Game Day making an appearance at the game, this is one […]

The SEC continues to reshuffle its hierarchy as Week 6 approaches, and Vanderbilt is among the programs making real noise. The Commodores are undefeated at 5-0, with every win coming by at least 20 points. That kind of consistency has launched them into the top five of the SEC power rankings, and with Alabama next […]

The SEC saw some major match-ups in Week 5. While some teams in the conference celebrated victory, others felt the pain of defeat. The hierarchy is still muddled in the SEC, but becoming clearer each week. It is now time for the Week 6 SEC Football Power Rankings. 1. Ole Miss (+4) Ole Miss had […]

With a 55-35 win over Utah State in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season, Vanderbilt is off to its best start in nearly 20 years. The Commodores continue to follow the guidance of quarterback Diego Pavia, who comedically celebrated the victory after the game on the SEC Network broadcast. Pavia had another dominant […]

Multiple SEC teams had open weeks in Week 4, while others opened up conference play. A few teams had easier games as they prepare for the upcoming conference schedule. Some teams had dominant performances, while others are wishing for a do-over. As Week 5 approaches, it is time for the 2025 Week 5 SEC Power […]

The 2025 Vanderbilt football team has played well this season and built on last year’s momentum. Diego Pavia’s leadership is key to the Commodores’ success. Pavia is a warrior who has carried the Commodores over the previous two seasons. Head coach Clark Lea has the utmost confidence in Pavia and has repeatedly said he has […]

The rumors of Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia seeking a seventh year of eligibility were short-lived. The senior took to X on Tuesday to respond to the reports and tell fans that he’s done after the 2025 season. “🧢… this my last year 🤝,” he wrote over a report from On3 that read, ” Vanderbilt […]

Diego Pavia raised eyebrows when he was granted a sixth year of eligibility to return to the Vanderbilt football program in 2025. Just three games into what was thought to be his final season, his team is already preparing to push for a jaw-dropping seventh year. Pavia, 24, is in his second season with Vanderbilt […]

Multiple teams in the SEC opened conference play this week. While some teams experienced triumph, others experienced heartbreak. The conference was dominant in non-conference play, going without a loss. As Week 4 approaches, it is time for the 2025 Week 4 SEC Power Rankings. 1. LSU (-) LSU hosted Florida in Week 3. The offense […]

Vanderbilt football is swinging at gaining more respect across the nation. With Diego Pavia galvanizing Nashville through his dynamic play at quarterback. Shane Beamer of South Carolina has taken notice, calling him a “Stud.” Beamer must game plan against the physical dual-threat quarterback. The veteran Gamecocks coach already deals with a lineup of star QBs. […]

Week 2 is in the books in the SEC. Some teams had major matchups, while others had a tune-up before big Week 3 games. Only two teams in the SEC found themselves putting a mark in the loss column. Kentucky fell to Ole Miss in conference play. The other loss belonged to Florida, as the […]

Diego Pavia is going to be earning a lot of money throughout the 2025 season with the Vanderbilt Commodores. Pavia is entering the sixth and final year of his collegiate career, his second with the Commodores. He spent the first four campaigns with New Mexico State before taking his talents to the SEC level, seeing […]

Vanderbilt football owns 564 total gridiron victories. But none was for the national championship. Diego Pavia is leading one of the few Southeastern Conference schools without a national title crown. But the quarterback isn’t shy about unleashing his confidence for the Commadores. Including setting a national championship goal for Vandy. Which he dropped at SEC […]

While they didn’t quite compete at the very top of the SEC or make a push toward the College Football Playoff last season, Vanderbilt football was still one of the biggest surprises in the sport. Clark Lea and company vaulted themselves right into bowl contention and cemented themselves as a very tough out with an […]