Pavia finished the win over Alabama with two touchdowns on 252 yards, completing 16-of-20 pass attempts. He also added 56 yards on the ground. His No. 1 pass catcher was 6-foot-4 tight end Eli Stowers, who ended the game with six receptions and 113 yards.

According to his former New Mexico State player bio, Diego Pavia is the son of Roel Pavia and Antoinette Padilla. He also has two older brothers named Roel Pavia Jr. and Javier Pavia. He has a younger sister, as well, named Abrielle.

Alabama had beaten Vanderbilt 23 straight times. The last time the Commodores downed the Crimson Tide was Sept. 19, 1984. On that day, Vandy won, 30-21, in Tuscaloosa. That game was Alabama’s first homecoming loss in 26 years.