Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia’s mother rocks long shirt as she grinds on railing during game.

Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia’s mother continues to steal the spotlight from him.

Back in September, Pavia went viral when he reportedly bet podcaster and comedian Theo Von that he could go on a date with his mother if the Commodores knocked off No. 11 South Carolina. Unfortunately, and fortunately, that is exactly what his tea went out and did.

Last month, both would be seen in the background during Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco.

Pavia’s mother has been soaking in the spotlight since she was spotted in the stands during the 2024 season at FirstBank Stadium. She was much more reserved back then. Things have certainly changed.

On Saturday, Diego Pavia and the Commodores had their final home game of the 2025 season against the Kentucky Wildcats, and his mother was right there in the stands to cheer him on.

Vanderbilt Quarterback Diego Pavia Has a Career High, But His Mom Takes The Spotlight

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (Mark Zaleski / The Tennessean-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
What a Saturday for Diego Pavia.

Pavia threw for a career-high 484 yards and five touchdowns, and No. 14 Vanderbilt beat Kentucky 45-17 Saturday. Pavia accounted for 532 total yards and six total touchdowns when it was all said and done.

While up 45-10 in the fourth quarter, ESPN cameras went into the stands to see his mother going crazy alongside some fans.

She was ready as she sported a “Pavia For Heisman” shirt that went all the way to her thighs as she held onto a football. She then put her right leg over the railing and started dancing.

“More insufferable than her son,” one X user said about her.

Pavia’s career-high day for the Commodores kept their hopes for a College Football Playoff berth alive going into the regular-season finale.

“This needed to be a statement win for us,” Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea said after the game.

Just like the shirt his mother wore, Pavia struck yet another Heisman Trophy pose, celebrating with teammates.

“He’s the best player in the country and deserves to be in the Heisman conversation,” Lea said of Pavia.

Vanderbilt has its most wins since 2013. With one more victory, the team can secure the first 10-win season in program history.

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.