Antoinette Padilla is the latest person to gain a viral audience while at a college football game. She is the mom of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, in photosStory byList Wire

It doesn't happen often, but when it does… boom! The person goes viral, instantly. Think about years past when Jennifer Sterger became an overnight sensation at a Florida State football game. The same can be said of Katherine Webb, the then-girlfriend and now-wife of Alabama's AJ McCarron. The latest to burst on social media is another person connected to an SEC quarterback. Antoinette Padilla is the mom of Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, and she has captured the attention of college football fans and more.Barry Werner, List WireSat, November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM UTC·1 min read
It doesn't happen often, but when it does… Boom! The person goes viral, instantly. Think about years past when Jennifer Sterger became an overnight sensation at a Florida State football game. The same can be said of Katherine Webb, the then-girlfriend and now-wife of Alabama's AJ McCarron. The latest to burst on social media is another person connected to an SEC quarterback. Antoinette Padilla is the mom of Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, and she has captured the attention of college football fans and more.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

It doesn't happen often, but when it does... boom! The person goes viral, instantly. Think about years past when Jennifer Sterger became an overnight sensation at a Florida State football game. The same can be said of Katherine Webb, the then-girlfriend and now-wife of Alabama's AJ McCarron. The latest to burst on social media is another person connected to an SEC quarterback. Antoinette Padilla is the mom of Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia, and she has captured the attention of college football fans and more.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla imitates the Heisman pose after her son, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, scored a touchdown against Kentucky.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, celebrates after he scored a touchdown against Kentucky.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, celebrates.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, celebrates.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia,
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla imitates the Heisman pose after her son, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, scored a touchdown.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, cheers for him.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Lydia Aguilar, left, is the mother of Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar. Antoinette Padilla, right, is the mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia.
Antoinette Padilla, mom of Diego Pavia

Antoinette Padilla, mother of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, cheers for him.
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