Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Sues NCAA Over Eligibility Rules

Pavia challenges NCAA bylaws that limit junior college transfers' eligibility and NIL opportunities.

Diego Pavia's lawsuit argues that NCAA rules unfairly count junior college seasons towards Division I eligibility, limiting his playing time and NIL earnings.
Pavia seeks a temporary restraining order to potentially extend his eligibility through the 2026-27 season, citing antitrust violations.
The lawsuit highlights the disparity in eligibility rules between JUCO transfers and athletes who delay entering NCAA schools for other reasons.
Pavia's legal action comes amid broader challenges to NCAA regulations, including those related to NIL and revenue-sharing models.
Vanderbilt's football program and its NIL collective face uncertainty as they await the court's decision on Pavia's eligibility status.