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Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia is apologizing for his actions after this weekend’s Heisman ceremony.
On Saturday night, Pavia, a Heisman award finalist, lost out on winning the award, which went to Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza.
Hours after the ceremony, Pavia took to social media to trash Heisman voters.
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Diego Pavia’s response to not winning the Heisman last night:
“F all the voters 👎” pic.twitter.com/LQDPU9a0TE
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) December 14, 2025
Pavia would later be seen partying with a model and pointing at an ‘F Indiana’ sign that was being held by fans.
Diego Pavia partying with a “F**k Indiana” sign after losing the Heisman to Fernando Mendoza.
It has become abundantly clear that this dude is the absolute worst. pic.twitter.com/fknFLgE4hs
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) December 14, 2025
On Monday morning, Pavia issued an apology on social media and said he let his emotions get the best of him.
“Being a part of the Heisman ceremony last night as a finalist was such an honor. As a competitor, just like in everything I do I wanted to win. To be so close to my dream and come up short was painful. I didn’t handle those emotions well at all and did not represent myself the way I wanted to. I have much love and respect for the Heisman voters and the selection process, and I apologize for being disrespectful. It was a mistake, and I am sorry.”
Being a part of the Heisman ceremony last night as a finalist was such an honor. As a competitor, just like in everything I do I wanted to win. To be so close to my dream and come up short was painful. I didn’t handle those emotions well at all and did not represent myself the…
— Diego Pavia (@diegopavia02) December 15, 2025