In a press release put out on Thursday, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia was named one of 10 finalists for the Manning Award, which goes to the best quarterback in college football as judged by the Sugar Bowl Committee.

Diego Pavia sparks controversy after urging President Donald Trump to expand the CFP, drawing major backlash and intense fan criticism online.

Vanderbilt football's successful pursuit of No. 1 recruit Jared Curtis included help from Theo Von, Nate Bargatze and Diego Pavia.

Pavia and Mendoza are two of the best players in college football this season. That influence goes far beyond the field.

Diego Pavia says he told his family that they could get hammered after his brother was arrested in their last game.

That's only the start of the list of quarterbacks who fell short of lofty expectations. Others include Florida's DJ Lagway, Boise State's Maddux Madsen, Iowa State's Rocco Becht and Kansas State's Avery Johnson. And when you factor in projected stars who missed significant time with injuries, the list grows even longer.