Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia isn't short on confidence. After leading the Commodores to their first bowl game since 2018 last season, the 24-year-old Pavia -- who was granted an extra year of eligibility in the offseason -- is setting his sights much higher in 2025.

After some progression last season, quarterback Diego Pavia has national championship aspirations for Vanderbilt football.

The 2024 college football season was a wild ride for the Vanderbilt Commodores and quarterback Diego Pavia. Not only did the SEC program take down Alabama, which was ranked No. 1 in the country, but Vandy finished the year with a winning record and a bowl win for the first time since 2013.