Diego Pavia’s Restraining Order Denied

A request by Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia for a temporary restraining order that would allow him to play a sixth season of college football has been denied by a federal judge.

Pavia filed suit against the NCAA Friday, seeking another year of eligibility.

His argument is that the two seasons he played at a junior college shouldn’t be held against his eligibility because he couldn’t benefit from name, image and likeness laws.

The judge’s decision left a little wiggle room for Pavia. The judge agreed to expedite a hearing on a request for a preliminary injunction, which would allow the NCAA to state its case in court.

The quarterback was hoping the court would grant him a temporary restraining order to keep the NCAA from denying him another year of eligibility.

With one more season, he could gain an NIL deal from Vanderbilt or enter the transfer portal when it opens December 9th.