No. 14 Vanderbilt needs a win over No. 19 Tennessee in order to reach 10 wins for the first time in program history and have a shot at College Football Playoff inclusion. The game will also provide a perfect opportunity for Diego Pavia to make a compelling final case in the Heisman Trophy race.

If you’re a Vanderbilt football fan — or if you’ve watched a single Vanderbilt football game this season — there’s a good chance you’re familiar with quarterback Diego Pavia’s mom. Antoinette Padilla has been in the stands supporting her son all season,

Vanderbilt lists Diego Pavia as 6-foot, though the quarterback has allowed he’s been measured a smidge under 5-10.

During a week in which Fernando Mendoza was on a bye and Julian Sayin had a reasonably pedestrian effort in a blowout over Rutgers, Diego Pavia took control of the Heisman race. Except predictive betting markets don't agree, with FanDuel Sportsbook tabbing Pavia as No. 4 in the race.

Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia's mother grinded her leg ona railing in the stands during the team's final home game.