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Alabama Ends Vanderbilt’s 5-0 Start as Diego Pavia Has NSFW Fan Exchange

Video of the postgame confrontation circulated widely with no announced discipline.

Overview

  • The exchange occurred as Pavia left Bryant-Denny Stadium following a 30-14 loss, with video capturing him telling a heckler, "I do whatever the [expletive] I want."
  • Footage posted by AL.com and shared by reporter Nick Kelly drew broad attention on social media.
  • The defeat snapped Vanderbilt’s unbeaten start and followed last season’s Commodores upset of Alabama in Nashville.
  • Pavia completed 21 of 35 passes for 198 yards with one touchdown and one interception, and Vanderbilt was held scoreless after halftime.
  • Reports cited taunting from fans, with one outlet noting some Alabama players also exchanged words, and Vanderbilt now has a bye before hosting LSU on Oct. 18.