Diego Pavia has long been a college football folk hero—he probably earned that title when he suplexed his way to a win over Auburn while playing quarterback at New Mexico State. He's taken things to a new level since transferring to Vanderbilt ahead of last season, and after Saturday's win over No. 10 LSU, he should be firmly in the Heisman Trophy race.
He made his candidacy for college football's greatest prize known after rushing for a touchdown late in the third quarter to push the Commodores' lead to 31–21. It was his second rushing touchdown and third overall of the day, and would prove to be the decisive score on Saturday, as Vandy would hold on for a 31–24 victory.
