Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia’s late-season surge is significant for two reasons. One, it carried the Commodores to their first 10-win regular season since 1947. Two, it placed the QB on a flight to New York as a Heisman Trophy finalist, the first Vandy player ever invited to the ceremony. And he didn’t hesitate to explain why he believes he is the best player in college football.

“Well, the Heisman Trophy winner goes to the best player in college football,” Diego Pavia told OutKick on December 10 when asked why he’s a Heisman favorite. “I believe that to be myself. You check the numbers. And especially, there’s two things that don’t lie to you. Numbers and tape. And I’ve been taught that since I was young. You go check that out. I feel like I’m undoubtedly the best player in college fo

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