Given how much he has shifted the SEC, it’s sometimes hard to believe that Diego Pavia’s run at Vanderbilt has lasted just two seasons. But it was after 2023 that Pavia and his offensive staff from New Mexico State joined the SEC and shifted the balance of power in college football’s toughest league to shake up.
With Vanderbilt about to finish the 2025 season and Pavia preparing for his final collegiate game, the gritty QB was able to look briefly into the rearview mirror. Questioned about the top stadiums in the SEC, Pavia shared some interesting insights.
Unsurprisingly, the Vanderbilt QB chose his home stadium as his top pick. FirstBank Stadium, recently rechristened ahead of the 2022 season as a result of a naming-rights deal, is the smallest stadium in the SEC. With a capacity of just over 35,000 following recent renovations, it is a cozy environment and Pavia praised the unique on-field view.