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.