Diego Pavia erupted on Heisman voters after coming in second place.

Diego Pavia is now running damage control following his shocking behavior.

While Fernando Mendoza is enjoying his Heisman Trophy victory, the Vanderbilt quarterback was lashing out. Pavia, the Commodores’ veteran signal caller, was upset with how the voters came to their result on Saturday night.

“F-All the voters,” he wrote to his Instagram Stories as he added a thumbs-down emoji. “But…family for life.” He finished in second place, though it was distant after receiving 189 first-place votes to Mendoza’s 643 votes.

He further made things worse by hitting a nightclub to party and still throwing shots. Pavia was spotted partying in a New York City club after the Heisman ceremonies. One sign that Diego Pavia brought with him said, “F–k Indiana.”

24 hours later, and Diego Pavia is realizing the errors of his ways.

Diego Pavia Issues Apology

Diego Pavia (Image Credits: Imagn)
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia blasted those whose final ballots did not include him ahead of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Following negative backlash, the SEC Player of the Year published a lengthy apology.

“Being a part of the Heisman ceremony last night as a finalist was such an honor,” Pavia wrote Sunday. “As a competitor, just like in everything I do, I wanted to win. To be so close to my dream and come up short was painful. I didn’t handle those emotions well at all and did not represent myself the way I wanted to.”

“I have much love and respect for the Heisman voters and the selection process, and I apologize for being disrespectful. It was a mistake, and I am sorry.

“Fernando Mendoza is an elite competitor and a deserving winner of the award. I have nothing but respect for his accomplishments, as well as the success that Jeremiyah and Julian had this season. I’ve been doubted my whole life. Every step of my journey, I’ve had to break down doors and fight for myself, because I’ve learned that nothing would be handed to me. My family has always been in my corner, and my teammates, coaches, and staff have my six. I love them — I am grateful for them. — and I wouldn’t want anything to distract from that. I look forward to competing in front of my family and with my team one more time in the ReliaQuest Bowl.”

Pavia’s behavior left a sour taste in the mouths of many people following the program’s historic 10-win season. Not to mention, he was also the first Heisman finalist in school history. This is not the type of behavior that NFL teams would want to bring on their team.

Pavia’s vulgar reaction is far from shocking. He previously stated that both his stats and tape reflect “undoubtedly the best player in college football.”

Diego Pavia’s play on the field drew as much attention as his personality off of it. He threw for 3,192 yards with 27 touchdowns to eight interceptions this season. The star quarterback also had 826 yards rushing and nine touchdowns.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.