UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, Diego Pavia has surged to the top of the Heisman Trophy betting odds following the struggles of his competitors during pivotal matchups on Saturday night. As the No. 14 Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback, Pavia’s performance this season has captured national attention, and he is now favored to win the prestigious award with odds of -110, according to BetMGM.
During a night of high stakes at UFC 323, Pavia’s Heisman candidacy gained momentum as Julian Sayin from Ohio State and Fernando Mendoza from Indiana both faced challenges in the first half of the Big Ten Championship. The two quarterbacks threw interceptions, allowing Pavia to leapfrog them in the betting landscape. Earlier in the week, he had entered the night behind Mendoza and slightly ahead of Sayin, but the developments on the field dramatically shifted the landscape.
Pavia’s journey to the top is remarkable. He started the season as a long shot, listed at +2000 on DraftKings Sportsbook. Now, he stands on the precipice of making history as the first player in Vanderbilt’s program to win the Heisman Trophy. With an impressive record of completing 71.2% of his passes for 3,192 yards, 27 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions, he has also rushed for 826 yards and nine touchdowns this season.
This surge in odds reflects not only Pavia’s exceptional performance but also the intense competition for the Heisman. As the Big Ten Championship unfolds, all eyes will be on Sayin and Mendoza to see if they can reclaim their standing or if Pavia will solidify his status as a finalist for New York.
What happens next is critical; with the Heisman race heating up, the outcomes of the remaining championship games will be pivotal. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Pavia can maintain his lead as the season winds down. Stay tuned for more updates as this story continues to develop!