what did diego pavia say about alabama

Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt's quarterback, made bold comments about Alabama ahead of their game, saying that if Vanderbilt "play[s] our game, it won't be close" in reference to the matchup against Alabama. This confidence came after Vanderbilt's upset win over Alabama the previous year, and Pavia expressed strong belief in his team's ability to win again, focusing on playing their own style of football rather than Alabama's. However, after losing the game to Alabama, Pavia admitted that turnovers and pressing too hard contributed to the loss, saying, "You can't turn the ball over twice in a game and expect to win" and "We didn't play Vanderbilt football" in the postgame reflections. Additionally, Pavia had a heated exchange with an Alabama fan after the game, showing the intensity surrounding the rivalry and his remarks.