Cellar Dwellers No More, Vanderbilt Talking and Targeting National Title Yes in Football

'Building stuff is fun, man': How Diego Pavia helped Vanderbilt rise from its ruins

Never one to back down, Vandy's brash QB has made a name for himself in Nashville -- and he's not done yet.

Cellar dwellers no more, Vanderbilt talking and targeting national title yes in football

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nobody is more tired of hearing how Vanderbilt should know its place than coach Clark Lea, and he has joined quarterback Diego Pavia talking about playing for a national championship.

Clark Lea, Diego Pavia are a bold combination for Vanderbilt in 2025

Vanderbilt is ready to take the next step in the SEC, at least, that’s the plan according to head coach Clark Lea. Heading into his fifth season at Vandy, Lea has slowly but surely built a team that looks like it may be able to make some noise in the conference. The Commodores landed a big punch last season by knocking off No. 1 Alabama at home, 40-25. Vandy finished the season with a 7-6 record and a win in the Birmingham Bowl, but that win ove…