Vanderbilt led 7-0 late in the first quarter and was driving deep into Alabama territory when Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson stripped the football from a scrambling Pavia just before he hit the ground. Instead of falling behind 14-0, Alabama took over and marched 92 yards for a game-tying touchdown.

Diego Pavia talked the talk and nearly walked the walk, but it was not meant to be Saturday for the Vanderbilt QB. Looking for a second straight win over Alabama, Pavia and the Commodores fell short in Tuscaloosa.

During Vanderbilt's 31-7 upset victory over South Carolina earlier this season, Von was on the Commodores' sideline. SEC Network sideline reporter Cole Cubelic brought up Pavia's mom again and described a bet that Von made with Pavia involving his mother.

Cam Newton for the "Camback." Stephen Garcia for turning into a "Michael Vick/Peyton Manning mix," as one Alabama friend told me. Johnny Manziel for running all over the Tide inside Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Hunter Renfrow pick-play touchdown that stole a title away from Alabama down in Tampa.

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia’s brother Javier was spotted in the front row of fans on ESPN’s College GameDay. He held up a “Pavia 4 Heisman” sign, signaling what’s to come from his star brother! Of course,