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Antoinette Padilla, mother of Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia, in photos

Antoinette Padilla became a story when she cheered on son Diego Pavia, the quarterback at Vanderbilt.

Diego Pavia's college career came to a conclusion with a loss to Iowa in Vanderbilt's bowl game. The quarterback finished second in the 2025 Heisman voting and captured attention for his personality, which bordered on brusque and arrogant. He was also involved in legal wranglings to get the extra season from the NCAA. And then there was the stir caused when his mom, Antoinette Padilla, cheered on her son in the stands.

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Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia celebrates after her son scored a touchdown against Kentucky.

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Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia celebrates after her son scored a touchdown against Tennessee.

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Lydia Aguilar, left, is the mother of Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar. Antoinette Padilla, right, is the mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.

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Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.

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Antoinette Padilla imitates the Heisman pose after her son, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, scored a touchdown against Kentucky.

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Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, celebrates.

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Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, celebrates.

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Antoinette Padilla imitates the Heisman pose after her son, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, scored a touchdown against Kentucky.

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Vanderbilt Senior Offensive Advisor/Chief Consultant to the Head Coach Jerry Kill, left center, and quarterback Diego Pavia's mom, Antoinette Padilla.