Pavia, Tennessee and Vanderbilt
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Utah (10-2) has the flimsiest resume of the three. The Utes don't have a standout win and lost to both BYU and Texas Tech, while also not looking good at the end of the season. Utah ranks below Vanderbilt in both strength of schedule and strength of record. Miami and BYU are more difficult cases.
With a 45-24 win over Tennessee on Saturday, Pavia has led Vanderbilt to a 10-win season for the first time in school history. The No. 14 Commodores have often sat at the cellar of the SEC throughout their history, but on Saturday, they closed out the regular season at 10-2 by defeating their in-state rival.
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Pavia passes, runs for TDs, No. 12 Vanderbilt beats rival No. 18 Tennessee for 1st 10-win season
Diego Pavia threw for 268 yards and a touchdown and ran for 165 yards and another score to lead No. 12 Vanderbilt to a 45-24 win over No. 18 Tennessee.
Diego Pavia's family argued with Neyland Stadium staff during Vanderbilt football's game against Tennessee on Nov. 29.