Will Vanderbilt Football Survive Departure of Diego Pavia?

Will Vanderbilt football survive departure of Diego Pavia?

Two-year starter at quarterback led Vanderbilt to 17-9 record, accounting for 7,495 yards and 67 touchdowns

Why Clark Lea, Vanderbilt expect to be a playoff contender after Diego Pavia

Vanderbilt football had a magical run with Diego Pavia. But will it end now that the playmaking quarterback is gone? Clark Lea doesn't think so.

Why Clark Lea won't try to replicate Diego Pavia with Vanderbilt football

Vanderbilt football freshman quarterback Jared Curtis is taking over for Diego Pavia, who was the Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2025.

SEC Media Days: Vanderbilt hopes to maintain momentum without Diego Pavia

TAMPA, Fla. (WAKA) – Action 8 Lace Up Sports is in Tampa, Florida, for SEC Media Days, where Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea hopes to maintain momentum without his breakthrough quarterback Diego Pavia. Pavia was a key piece of the Commodores recent success and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 2025 as Lea was awarded with the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year. Vanderbilt went 10-3 last season and 6-2 in the SEC. Now that Pavia is in the N…

Clark Lea speaks on moving forward without Diego Pavia: 'We won't replicate Diego'

Diego Pavia’s impact on Vanderbilt football cannot be overstated. The former Commodores QB led Vanderbilt to a 10-win season in 2025, the best finish in the program’s football history. After years and years of irrelevance, Vanderbilt suddenly has real momentum heading into a season for the first time in a long time. Now, though, the Commodores have to continue on without him with Pavia off to the NFL. While speaking at SEC Media Days on Tuesday,…