Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia\u2019s brother, Javier, was arrested during Saturday\u2019s victory over Tennessee, marking the second time he\u2019s been jailed during a game this season.<\/p>\n
Javier Pavia, 25, was busted for public intoxication when he allegedly clashed with Neyland Stadium staffers at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, according to Knox News.<\/a><\/p>\n University event staff accused Javier Pavia of repeatedly blocking fans around him with a large flag. Law enforcement had told Pavia to remove the flag, the outlet reported, citing a police report.<\/p>\n Javier Pavia was arrested and charged with public intoxication in Knox County, Tennessee, on Nov. 29, 2025. Knox County Sheriff<\/p>\n Pavia allegedly slurred his words and was unsteady on his feet during the exchange, the arresting officer claimed.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was also extremely verbally combative with event staff and myself,\u201d an arrest report obtained by the outlet read.<\/p>\n Pavia was booked in Knox County Jail on Sunday and released on his own recognizance, according to jail records viewed by The Post.<\/p>\n Javier Pavia and his older brother, Roel, were jailed in August <\/a>during Vanderbilt\u2019s 45-3 rout over Charleston Southern.<\/p>\n Police were called to the school\u2019s FirstBank Stadium at around 9:20 p.m. after reports of a belligerent fan annoying fans and throwing food, WSMV reported.<\/a><\/p>\n Diego Pavia celebrates with fans after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville on Nov. 29, 2025. Getty Images<\/p>\n Diego Pavia runs the ball during the second half of a game against Tennessee. Randy Sartin-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Javier Pavia was spotted by officers and told to leave the stadium, but refused and started resisting arrest until he was placed in the back of a police car.<\/p>\n Roel Pavia confronted the officers during the arrest and pushed one of the officers to stop his brother from being arrested.<\/p>\n The siblings were charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest in Nashville.<\/p>\n Roel, 26, was hit with an\u00a0additional felony charge\u00a0<\/a>of assault on law enforcement.<\/p>\n Both brothers were released from police custody the next morning and are scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 12, according to arrest records viewed by The Post.<\/a><\/p>\n Vanderbilt Head Coach Clark Lea hugs quarterback Diego Pavia after the team\u2019s win. Getty Images<\/p>\n Diego Pavia runs off the field after defeating Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. Getty Images<\/p>\n Diego Pavia secured a 10-2 season for the No. 14 Commodores after the team\u2019s 45-24 victory over Tennessee.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old tallied 286 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He also rushed for an additional 165 yards and another touchdown.<\/p>\n Pavia\u2019s pulled out the Heisman Trophy pose during his touchdown celebration, sparking debate on whether he will be one of the four finalists for the elite award in December.<\/p>\n