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Diego Pavia's Legal Battle Could Redefine NCAA Eligibility

9/18/2025

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Diego Pavia's legal challenge for a seventh year of NCAA eligibility may influence athlete rights and eligibility regulations.
He contends that JUCO seasons unfairly count against his eligibility, citing antitrust law violations.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, allowing him to play in 2025 and prompting the NCAA to issue waivers for similar cases.
Pavia's attorney may pursue another injunction for a potential 2026 season, although Pavia suggests 2025 could be his last.
His performance at Vanderbilt includes a 62% completion rate with 27 touchdowns in 16 games.

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Diego Pavia's legal challenge for a seventh year of NCAA eligibility may influence athlete rights and eligibility regulations.
He contends that JUCO seasons unfairly count against his eligibility, citing antitrust law violations.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, allowing him to play in 2025 and prompting the NCAA to issue waivers for similar cases.
Pavia's attorney may pursue another injunction for a potential 2026 season, although Pavia suggests 2025 could be his last.
His performance at Vanderbilt includes a 62% completion rate with 27 touchdowns in 16 games.