Federal Judge Denies Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's Bid for Extra NCAA Eligibility

The court has expedited a hearing to further consider Pavia's challenge against NCAA eligibility rules affecting junior college transfers.

Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt's quarterback, sought a temporary restraining order to extend his NCAA eligibility for another season, but a federal judge denied the request.
Pavia argues that his two seasons at a junior college should not count against his NCAA eligibility since he couldn't benefit from name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities at that time.
Judge William Campbell Jr. has agreed to expedite a hearing for a preliminary injunction, allowing the NCAA to present its case in response to Pavia's lawsuit.
Pavia's legal team claims the NCAA's eligibility rules violate antitrust laws by unfairly restricting junior college transfers compared to other athletes.
The Commodores, led by Pavia, have achieved a 6-4 record this season, marking their first six-win season since 2018.