Jerry Kill, former New Mexico State, Minnesota, and NIU coach, has been hired by Vanderbilt as chief consultant to the head coach and offensive advisor. Kill coached New Mexico State for two seasons before stepping down. He reunites with Vanderbilt assistants Tim Beck and Melvin Rice. Additionally, former New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia has committed to Vanderbilt, following his former head coach. Pavia had an 84.0 PFF Grade last season, throwing 26 TDs and 9 INTs, and also ran for 928 yards and seven TDs. He threw for 201 yards and 3 touchdowns in NMSU’s 31-10 win at Auburn last season and was the 2023 C-USA Player of the Year. Pavia's transfer to Vanderbilt is significant given his impressive performance and his former head coach's move to Vanderbilt.
New Mexico State quarterback to Vandy. https://t.co/pwWUBTbQzY
Diego Pavia, the 2023 C-USA Player of the Year, has committed to Vanderbilt. Pavia has led NMSU the last two seasons, both of which included shocking blowout wins over teams coached by Hugh Freeze. Unrelatedly, here is Auburn’s schedule for next season https://t.co/MX8WD8rU21 https://t.co/a7i6BCwEvm
Sometimes we should stop and see the good in #NIL and free player movement. I give you Diego Pavia. His scholarship offers out of high school: New Mexico State, Eastern New Mexico, Jackson State, Saint Francis (PA). Now he's going to Vanderbilt. Well done, young dude. https://t.co/GrKkizs0tZ
Former New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia commits to Vanderbilt, where former NMSU OC Tim Beck is the new OC and Jerry Kill joined as a consultant. https://t.co/N4i6xbIb84
New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia transferring to Vanderbilt
Former New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia has committed to Vanderbilt, he announced Pavia earned an 84.0 PFF Grade last season, throwing 26 TDs & 9 INTs https://t.co/Vnlz3Jtdg6
🚨NEWS: New Mexico State transfer QB Diego Pavia has committed to Vanderbilt⚓️ Pavia had 2,973 passing yards & 928 rushing yards for 33 total TDs this season👀 https://t.co/5mPyIkgbAc https://t.co/1FWvatysgS
Vanderbilt has landed a commitment from former New Mexico State standout QB Diego Pavia. Threw for 2,973 yards and 26 touchdowns this year. Also ran for 928 yards and seven TDs. https://t.co/iOwcKTGV3x https://t.co/hqpLrqPehh
Just when Auburn thought it was rid of Diego Pavia https://t.co/7hE0wNKE0L
New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia follows his head coach, Jerry Kill, to Vanderbilt. https://t.co/RO4rP9NhGH
Former New Mexico State QB follows his former head coach, transfers to Vanderbilt. He threw for 201 yards, 3 touchdowns in NMSU’s 31-10 win at Auburn last season https://t.co/lmEIueORiz
New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia: Will transfer to Vanderbilt https://t.co/xCktsuqsPf
#Auburn will see Diego Pavia again next season. https://t.co/tpQrie0nLC
Vanderbilt announced hiring of Jerry Kill as chief consultant to the head coach and senior offensive advisor. Kill coached New Mexico State the past two seasons before stepping down. He reunites with Vanderbilt assistants Tim Beck and Melvin Rice, who coached at NMSU last fall.
Vanderbilt announces former New Mexico State, Minnesota and NIU coach Jerry Kill has been added to the staff as chief consultant to the head coach and offensive advisor.