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Diego Pavia's Lawsuit Could Transform NCAA Eligibility Rules

10/25/2025

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is a Heisman candidate while challenging NCAA eligibility rules.
His antitrust lawsuit could reshape college athletics by letting older players stay eligible and earn name, image, and likeness (NIL) income.
The case has sparked similar lawsuits dubbed 'Pavia lawsuits' nationwide.
Pavia's team plans to amend the complaint to pursue a class action.
Meanwhile, the NCAA lobbies Congress for antitrust protections to curb these challenges.

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Story summary

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is a Heisman candidate while challenging NCAA eligibility rules.
His antitrust lawsuit could reshape college athletics by letting older players stay eligible and earn name, image, and likeness (NIL) income.
The case has sparked similar lawsuits dubbed 'Pavia lawsuits' nationwide.
Pavia's team plans to amend the complaint to pursue a class action.
Meanwhile, the NCAA lobbies Congress for antitrust protections to curb these challenges.