NASHVILLE (AP) — Diego Pavia had only one real destination in mind after a federal judge granted him a sixth season of college football.

Vanderbilt. It's where coach Clark Lea brought Pavia to the Southeastern Conference in 2024 and where the quarterback led the Commodores to the biggest win in program history.

"I want to finish something that I started," Pavia said.

Pavia already helped Lea post his first winning season as a head coach at his alma mater. He also led the Commodores to their first win in 61 games against an AP Top Five opponent. Better yet? Vanderbilt never trailed against then-No. 1 Alabama last October.

With Pavia, Vanderbilt capped the season with a bowl win and its first winning record since 2013 at 7-6.

"He's the ultimate competitor, and that's what everybody love

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