Overview
- Vanderbilt said it examined adding a 13th game to sway the College Football Playoff committee but concluded logistics and rules made it unworkable.
- The Commodores are 10-2 and ranked No. 14 after a 45-24 victory at Tennessee powered by Pavia’s 268 passing yards and 165 rushing yards.
- On a widely viewed podcast, Pavia defended his brothers after multiple public-intoxication arrests, with Knoxville Police charging Javier during the Nov. 29 game.
- Pavia lauded five-star quarterback Jared Curtis and said reports suggest he may pick Vanderbilt, with coverage indicating a potential flip from Georgia ahead of early signing.
- Industry coverage estimates Pavia’s NIL valuation has risen roughly 22% to about $2.5 million as his Heisman candidacy draws national attention.