Diego Pavia, Vanderbilts quarterback, makes history as the first Commodore to become a Heisman Trophy finalist. Leading Vanderbilt to their first ten-win season, Pavias impressive stats, including 3192 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, along with 826 rushing yards and 9 more touchdowns, earned him this prestigious nod. With the second-best odds to win, Pavia and the Commodores will face Iowa State in the ReliaQuest Bowl before the Heisman ceremony on December 13th.

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Vanderbilts Diego Pavia, a Heisman Trophy finalist, led the Commodores to a historic ten-win season, breaking school records and ranking among the nations top offenses. Despite tough competition, Pavias transformative impact on Vanderbilts program makes him a strong contender for the prestigious award.

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Vanderbilts Diego Pavia, a finalist for the 2025 Heisman Trophy, has had an exceptional season. With a 71.2% completion rate, 27 passing TDs, and 826 rushing yards, hes leading the SEC in passing and topping the conference in rushing TDs. Coach Lea praised Pavias all-around production, and hell face off against Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

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Vanderbilts Coach Lea Takes Responsibility for Playoff Snub, Focuses on Internal Improvement and Upcoming Bowl Game

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Vanderbilts Diego Pavia: A Two-Time Transfers Journey to Heisman Contender - Pavia, a two-time transfer, led Vanderbilt to a ten-win season, earning him Heisman Trophy consideration. His impressive stats, including 3192 passing yards and 27 TDs, have him in the running for college footballs top award.

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Vanderbilt Commodores, ranked 14th, miss College Football Playoff despite a 10-2 season. Coach Clark Lea takes responsibility for losses, emphasizing accountability. The team, led by star QB Diego Pavia, aims to turn near-misses into victories in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Iowa Hawkeyes on December 31st.

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Vanderbilt football coach Clark Lea, despite a ten-and-two record, was left out of the College Football Playoff. He passionately advocated for his teams inclusion, presenting metrics and challenging the committees process. However, after the official announcement, he accepted the bid to the ReliaQuest Bowl, focusing on the upcoming game and aiming to play their best game of the year.

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Vanderbilts impressive season ends with a playoff snub, sparking debate on fairness and criteria. Despite a ten-and-two record, the Commodores miss out on the College Football Playoff, while teams with less stellar records make it in. Vanderbilt accepts an invitation to the ReliaQuest Bowl, where theyll face the Iowa Hawkeyes, aiming for a bowl victory and a new program high of eleven wins.

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Vanderbilt, despite a notable victory over Tennessee, missed out on the College Football Playoffs, securing a fourteen spot in the rankings. They now look forward to their season finale, the ReliaQuest Bowl, against Iowa, where they aim to secure an eleventh win and cap off their historic season.

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Vanderbilts star players, Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers, will play in the Reliaquest Bowl, their final game as Commodores. Theyve led the team to a successful two-year run, including a victory over Alabama. Both are expected to be early picks in the NFL Draft, with Pavia in the Heisman Trophy conversation. This New Years Eve matchup against Iowa could secure an eleven-win season, capping off their remarkable college careers.

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