Fans are basking in Pavia’s miysery.

The internet unloaded on Diego Pavia after Iowa’s upset of Vanderbilt in Wednesday’s ReliaQuest Bowl. And his actions in the wake of the Heisman Trophy ceremony now look 10 times worse.

Pavia is expected to lose millions as a result of his ill-advised shot at Fernando Mendoza and the Heisman voters. He was also expected to beat the Hawkeyes on Wednesday.

The Commodores were thought to be keen on sending a message, while it was believed that Pavia would show the voters they had made a mistake.

That’s not how things turned out, of course. Iowa dealt Vanderbilt a thrashing.

They trailed 21-3 at one point and ultimately lost 34-27.

Fans Overjoyed At Diego Pavia’s Collapse

Diego Pavia (Nicole Hester/ The Tennessean-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
That isn’t to say that the quarterback had a bad performance. He tallied 347 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions.

However, it was all too little, and way too late.

In any case, fans were happy to see him fail. And the big hit he took on a sack in the first quarter pleased everyone.

“So glad to see Diego Pavia go out a loser. It was almost like he spent the post season grabbing his crotch and telling Heisman voters to F-off,” someone shared.

“Don’t have to see Diego Pavia on my TV screen ever again,” another wrote.

One user noted the following:

“Diego Pavia finishes his career at Vandy:

17-9

–0 Championship

-No Playoff Appearances

-No Heisman

-Loss to Georgia State

-One ranked win total in 26 games”

“Diego Pavia is Temu Johnny Manziel,” someone declared.

“Pavia: “You gotta score 7 points to beat Iowa” …Proceeds to lose 34-27 to Iowa,” someone mocked, adding a clip.

“Diego Pavia: F*** all the voters …The voters…” another posted, also adding a clip…

Meanwhile, Pavia has stated his intention to enter the NFL Draft this year. He is predicted to be a day-3 pick.

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.