Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is a huge fan of former Johnny Manziel. He even tries to model the Texas A&M quarterback’s game. So, imagine his surprise when, during an interview on Wednesday’s episode of “College Football Live,” Johnny Football surprised Pavia at the end of the interview.

A Vanderbilt fraternity made a banner likening Diego Pavia to David and Goliath. Then the Commodores beat Alabama.

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.

Johnny Manziel knows a thing or two about pulling off a primetime upset against a top-ranked Alabama team, having done so back in 2012 during his time

Johnny Manziel watched Diego Pavia against Alabama and maybe thought the Vanderbilt quarterback was his Texas A&M persona reincarnated. Well, Pavia called himself another version of Manziel, to some extent of course,

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia joined the 'Dan Patrick Show' and talked about upset win over Alabama, trash talk before game:

Vandy, we're (bleeping) turnt!' The final phrase out of Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia was controversial at best, but encapsulated the pure, unb

Pavia's dual-threat ability and fearlessness is a subtle reminder of former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, who Pavia paid homage to earlier this season. Manziel has certainly taken notice of Pavia following the 40-35 win over Alabama.

According to his former New Mexico State player bio, Diego Pavia is the son of Roel Pavia and Antoinette Padilla. He also has two older brothers named Roel Pavia Jr. and Javier Pavia. He has a younger sister, as well, named Abrielle.