Vanderbilt QB Pavia Sets Sights on National Championship After Historic Alabama Upset

Diego Pavia, who led Vanderbilt to an improbable upset over No. 1 Alabama, aims to guide the Commodores to the College Football Playoff and ultimately compete for the national championship.

Vanderbilt's stunning 40-35 victory over Alabama has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape. And at the heart of this historic triumph is quarterback Diego Pavia, who played a pivotal role in the Commodores' remarkable triumph.

After the game, Pavia expressed his ambitions, declaring that he wants a chance at the national championship. "This is what I came here for," he said. "Came here to win big football games. Our ultimate goal is to go to the College Football Playoff, and so we want a chance at the national championship. Just how everyone else does."

Vanderbilt QB Pavia Sets Sights on National Championship After Historic Alabama Upset

Pavia's aspirations may seem audacious, but his performance against Alabama suggests that he has the talent and determination to lead Vanderbilt to unprecedented heights. He threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning pass to Kamrean Johnson with just over five minutes remaining.

Pavia's rise to stardom has been meteoric. After transferring from Penn State, he has quickly established himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC. His ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs makes him a dangerous threat to opposing defenses.

Vanderbilt QB Pavia Sets Sights on National Championship After Historic Alabama Upset

Against Alabama, Pavia displayed his poise and leadership under pressure. He was not rattled by the Crimson Tide's vaunted defense and made several key plays that kept Vanderbilt in the game.

Pavia's teammates have praised his work ethic and his ability to inspire them. Offensive lineman Gunnar Hansen said, "Diego is a special player. He's got a great arm, he can run, and he's a natural leader. He's the kind of guy who makes everyone around him better."

Vanderbilt QB Pavia Sets Sights on National Championship After Historic Alabama Upset

Vanderbilt's upcoming schedule includes games against Kentucky, Missouri, and South Carolina. The Commodores will need to maintain their momentum and continue to play with the same intensity and focus that they displayed against Alabama.

If Pavia can continue to play at a high level, Vanderbilt has a chance to make a run at the SEC East title and earn a berth in the College Football Playoff. And if they can do that, Pavia's dream of competing for a national championship could become a reality.

For now, Pavia is focused on the task at hand. He knows that Vanderbilt has a lot of work to do before they can talk about a national championship. But he is confident that he and his teammates can achieve anything they set their minds to.

"We just got to keep getting better," he said. "There's still little mistakes out there that we got to clean up. But you know, any given Saturday, anything's possible."