A federal judge on Tuesday denied Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's request for an extra year of NCAA eligibility for now, but the case isn't over yet. The judge will rule again after a court hearing is held and the NCAA is given a chance to respond.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia sued the NCAA in federal court Friday, alleging the organization's bylaws that reduce the number of seasons junior-college players can compete at Division I schools are unlawful and restrict their ability to earn money off their name,

Pavia argues that junior college years shouldn't count against NCAA eligibility because it restricts NIL earning potential.

Pavia is currently in his final year of college eligibility while playing for the Commodores. He began his college career at New Mexico Military Institute, a junior college, then transferred to New Mexico State after two seasons. He played two more seasons for the Aggies before landing at Vanderbilt.

Starting Vanderbilt football quarterback Diego Pavia's retraining order, part of his greater case with the NCAA, has reportedly been denied.

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia has been one of college football's best stories on the field this fall. Pavia, who transferred to Vandy from New Mexico State, has been a dual-threat monster, passing for 1,