Vandy QB Diego Pavia met with 'overrated' chants from Texas fan

Jeff Hauser

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Texas fans hit Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia with 'overrated' chant image

TL;DR

  • * Texas Longhorns lead No.
  • 9 Vanderbilt 34-10 entering the fourth quarter, looking like Playoff contenders.
  • * Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia scored, prompting "overrated" chants from Texas fans despite the large lead.
  • * Arch Manning has over 300 yards and three touchdowns, keeping Texas's CFP hopes alive at 7-2.

The Texas Longhorns might've hit a second wind. After taking a 34-10 lead going into the fourth quarter over No. 9 Vanderbilt, Steve Sarkisian's team looks like a Playoff contender. And the Longhorn fans let them know it, too. 

After Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia scored on a touchdown run in the fourth quarter, the Texas faithful started to chant "overrated" at the Heisman candidate. The score cut into Texas' lead, but it seemed to be too late to make a difference with the Longhorns up 34-16 with four minutes left. 

Arch Manning has bounced back with over 300 yards and three touchdowns. Texas is on the way to a 7-2 record and will keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive for another week. However, if the team can keep up the momentum, this will be one of the storylines to watch as the season progresses. 

Texas will face a tough task with No. 5 Georgia in two weeks. The SEC showdown will be on the biggest for the Horns' postseason chances. 

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Jeff Hauser

Jeff Hauser is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He has over twenty years of experience and is a two-time Emmy Award winner, Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award voter. Among the events he has covered are the Super Bowl, College Football Playoff, World Series, World Cup, and WBC Boxing. Hauser is a regular guest on FOX Sports and ESPN Radio. He previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, SB Nation and Athlon Sports.