Vanderbilt football made clear during the week leading into its matchup with Alabama that it wasn’t intimidated by the Crimson Tide. According to Commodore quarterback Diego Pavia, that extended to the moments before the 40-35 upset in Nashville.

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia has become a household name in a matter of a few days. The former New Mexico State quarterback is in his first season at Vanderbilt. In Week 6, Vanderbilt stunned the college football world with a 40-35 win over No. 1 Alabama, sending shockwaves through the country.

In the offseason, Vanderbilt hired former New Mexico State head coach Jerry Kill to take over the program. Kill promptly brought over his offensive coordinator, Tim Becky, and quarterback Diego Pavia from the Aggies.

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.

Before the season started, Kentucky's matchup in Kroger Field against the Vanderbilt Commodores was one Big Blue Nation likely didn't anticipate being a big gam

The pressure was on for Diego Pavia and the Vanderbilt football team on that final drive. Alabama had their timeouts, the two-minute timeout, and their offense had been clicking. What the Commodores were able to do to burn the clock was extremely impressive.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia discussed knocking off No. 1 Alabama on Saturday on the SEC Network, which included dropping an F-Bomb live on air.

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.