Vanderbilt’s standout quarterback Diego Pavia put together an impressive college football season, which earned him a spot as a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist.

He finished the regular season with 3,192 passing yards and 27 touchdowns, with only eight interceptions. Pavia also ran for 826 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground, leading the Commodores to a 10-2 season and putting them in the College Football Playoff conversation, although Vanderbilt ultimately was not selected to the bracket.

While Pavia’s been making headlines on the field, his family has been with him every bit of the way, showing their support for the graduate quarterback throughout the entire season.

“They haven’t missed a game,” Pavia told Sports Illustrated. “I’ve got a great family. I love them to death and family co

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