Diego Pavia Apologizes for Outburst After Heisman Loss Pavia to Play in ReliaQuest Bowl

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia apologized for his post-Heisman comments after finishing second to Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who received 2,362 points and became the first Hoosier to win the award. Pavia initially expressed frustration on social media but later acknowledged Mendoza as a deserving winner and reflected on his own competitive emotions. He praised his family, teammates, and coaches, and expressed eagerness for Vanderbilt’s upcoming bowl game against Iowa on December 31. Mendoza dominated the voting, finishing first in all six Heisman regions.

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