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Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Sues NCAA for Extra Eligibility

1/1/2026

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Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt quarterback and 2025 Heisman finalist, is pursuing a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking extra eligibility.
His legal team cites the NCAA's decision to allow NBA draft pick James Nnaji to return to college as precedent for Pavia and 26 other former junior college players to compete in 2026–27.
Pavia's attorney, Ryan Downton, says NCAA rules are inconsistent, and the suit seeks a preliminary injunction.

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Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt quarterback and 2025 Heisman finalist, is pursuing a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking extra eligibility.
His legal team cites the NCAA's decision to allow NBA draft pick James Nnaji to return to college as precedent for Pavia and 26 other former junior college players to compete in 2026–27.
Pavia's attorney, Ryan Downton, says NCAA rules are inconsistent, and the suit seeks a preliminary injunction.