Emotions were running high when the Texas Longhorns hosted the Vanderbilt Commodores and quarterback Diego Pavia.

What to know about Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, from height and weight to heritage and age originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Diego Pavia is the heartbeat of this magical, historic Vanderbilt Commodores football season. And he's traveled quite the journey to get here.

See Diego Pavia's stats as the Vanderbilt football quarterback started in Week 10 vs. Texas, couldn't complete comeback.

If Vanderbilt beats South Carolina, Diego Pavia promised Theo Von a date with his mom. Cole Cubelic reported the details while Theo Von confirmed. pic.twitter.com/JcWHX9CA14 Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's 'smokeshow' mom sends fans into frenzy after being spotted in stands https://t.co/y5cW6myzdE pic.twitter.com/riXFDHMb2J

Comedian Theo Von “randomly” crashed Diego Pavia’s interview, and put his arm around the Vanderbilt quarterback’s mom.

Diego Pavia couldn't lead Vanderbilt football to a late comeback as the Commodores fell to Arch Manning and Texas on the road.

How did Vanderbilt tenaciously trim into Texas' 24-point lead Saturday? If you're a Longhorn, you can either credit Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia or blame the referees.

Theo Von and Diego Pavia’s mom has social media buzzing after they were spotted in the same house together following viral bet.

A once-hyped quarterback matchup between Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia and Texas' Arch Manning is now uncertain. Manning is in concussion protocol and may not play in the upcoming game against Vanderbilt. Pavia has lived up to expectations, prompting a Heisman ...

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia doubles down on his goal to win the 2025 College Football Playoffs National Championship