His first name is Spanish for “teacher.” Seems fitting, since Vanderbilt football quarterback Diego Pavia is teaching the nation about his stardom.

Pavia arrived taking a gamble in transitioning from New Mexico State to the Southeastern Conference. He left the state he grew up in for the best college football in the land. The near 5-foot-11 College Football Transfer Portal addition entered stadiums facing defenders with a near seven-inch advantage over him.

He's toppled giants in the SEC since then, fueling surprise Heisman Trophy hype at a university that's never had one in its 122-season history.

This “teacher” has helped outline his reasons for taking the nation, and Heisman race, by storm.

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