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Vanderbilt's Pavia Shines as Mom and Comedian Steal Show

11/23/2025

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On November 23, 2025, at FirstBank Stadium during Senior Night, comedian Theo Von and Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, highlighted the event.
Their appearance followed a humorous date bet and went viral on social media.
Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 45-17 win over Kentucky, delivering a record-setting 517 yards and five touchdowns as Vanderbilt improved to a 9-2 season, while Padilla mirrored her son's Heisman pose.

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Story summary

On November 23, 2025, at FirstBank Stadium during Senior Night, comedian Theo Von and Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, highlighted the event.
Their appearance followed a humorous date bet and went viral on social media.
Pavia led Vanderbilt to a 45-17 win over Kentucky, delivering a record-setting 517 yards and five touchdowns as Vanderbilt improved to a 9-2 season, while Padilla mirrored her son's Heisman pose.