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Diego Pavia's brother, Javier, spotted front row with 'Pavia 4 Heisman' sign on ESPN College GameDay

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Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia’s brother Javier was spotted in the front row of fans on ESPN’s College GameDay. He held up a “Pavia 4 Heisman” sign, signaling what’s to come from his star brother!

Of course, it’s too early to tell who’s going to win the award. But if Diego Pavia leads Vandy to a win over Alabama again Saturday and keeps it rolling this season, perhaps the Heisman is possible!

Pavia led Vanderbilt to a historic upset of the Crimson Tide just last season and now the two teams are No. 16 and 10 in the latest AP Poll. So another win will certainly increase the Heisman hype for the Commodores QB!

In five games this season, Pavia has 1,211 yards, 13 touchdowns, three interceptions, a 74.6% completion percentage, 294 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He’s on pace for career numbers.

Pavia will have not only his brother Javier in attendance, but former Heisman winner Johnny Manziel watching too. Manziel revealed he’ll be on the sidelines for Vandy, watching his de facto protege.

“I went to dinner with Diego Pavia tonight,” Manziel said on Night Cap. “They hungry. And guess what? I’m going to Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Saturday, and I’m on the Vandy sideline. ‘Bring it on’ is what them boys are saying.”

Manziel was probably pretty proud of Pavia’s performance last season. In the 40-35 win, Pavia threw for 252 yards, two touchdowns and ran for 56 yards in the stunner.

“What an awesome game, so fun to watch,” Manziel said to Pavia last year. “Couldn’t be happier for you. Sitting there and watching the whole thing play out has to feel like 2012 for me. But appreciate you showing me a lot of love, hope I get the chance to come on here and show you the same thing.”

Pavia made sure to invite Manziel to Nashville, calling the Vanderbilt program “electric.” Now, that’s going to be a reality, at least in Tuscaloosa, which could be a mini-Nashville if the QB leads them to victory.