In the preseason, The Tennessean projected a 4-8 record for Vanderbilt. That seems likely to miss the mark. Here's a re-prediction of the Commodores' remaining six games: This score may seem low, but Vanderbilt's strategy of playing slow and chewing clock tends to keep scores − and margin of victory − down with the number of possessions limited.

See our score prediction for Vanderbilt football vs. Ball State in a Week 8 nonconference game for Diego Pavia and the Commodores.

Pavia had a big day for Vanderbilt as he ended up going 16-20 through the air for 252 yards for two touchdowns and zero interceptions. Pavia took care of the football, and he torched the Crimson Tide all day long. It was an impressive performance.

Pavia started his career in junior college at New Mexico Military Institute. He joined the New Mexico State Aggies in 2022. In 2023, he led the Aggies to an upset win over Alabama's in-state rival, the Auburn Tigers. The 23-year-old was only a two-star recruit (247Sports) coming out of high school.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has asked for a rating increase on "College Football 25" after consecutive wins vs. Alabama and Kentucky.

After a few weeks of major upsets like to the Crimson Tide, Vanderbilt football's Diego Pavia has a few requests for EA Sports.

Vanderbilt vs Ball State prediction, game preview, how to watch, betting lines. Week 8, Saturday, October 19, 2024

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