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.

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

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.