Clark Lea says Diego Pavia ‘deserves all the attention and credit that he gets’ as a difference maker
By Derek Hryn
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Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea didn’t mince words when asked about his quarterback this week.
“Diego Pavia deserves all the attention and credit that he gets,” Lea said. “I mean, he is a difference maker.”
And truthfully, it’s hard to argue. Pavia has been the spark behind Vandy’s 5-0 start and rise into the AP Top 25. He’s the guy giving the Commodores real juice heading into Saturday’s trip to No. 10 Alabama, and he’s done it while navigating plenty of drama off the field, too.
“There’s only a handful of guys who can take a game over and we’re fortunate to have one of those taking the snaps for us,” Lea said. “He’s also a chip-on-the-shoulder guy. He’s a guy who’s had to prove it his entire life. That’s the kind of program we are. We say we’re a team of misfits here, and he fits perfectly into that.”
Vanderbilt and Alabama are set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. The game will air on ABC.
"Diego Pavia deserves all the attention and credit that he gets. I mean he is a difference maker."
— CBS Sports College Football (@CBSSportsCFB) October 2, 2025
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea on his QB Diego Pavia. pic.twitter.com/8ICqsMcJQv
