Diego Pavia asks Trump to expand CFP
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As Vanderbilt sits at No. 14, Diego Pavia pushes back on the College Football Playoff rankings and defends the Commodores’ resume.
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia called out politics as the Commodores, 10-2, face a likely CFP snub despite a historic season.
Vanderbilt has remained behind Oklahoma and Alabama ever since the Sooners ' win over the Crimson Tide on Nov. 15. It seems unlikely that a win over Tennessee, which is No. 19 in the CFP rankings, would be enough for Vanderbilt to pass either team, because both also beat the Vols.
How is Diego Pavia not the Heisman Trophy frontrunner? Star QB at forefront of Vanderbilt's CFP push
During a week in which Fernando Mendoza was on a bye and Julian Sayin had a reasonably pedestrian effort in a blowout over Rutgers, Diego Pavia took control of the Heisman race. Except predictive betting markets don't agree, with FanDuel Sportsbook tabbing Pavia as No. 4 in the race.
The Commodores are on the cusp of the CFP and are exploring every possible avenue at earning a ticket to the dance.