September 18, 2025

Get ready for a feel-good story with a dash of laughs and a sprinkle of sports drama! Diego Pavia, the star quarterback for Vanderbilt football, scored big both on and off the field recently. On September 13, 2025, in a thrilling game at Columbia, South Carolina, Vanderbilt shocked everyone by beating South Carolina 31-7. But that wasn’t all – before the game, Pavia offered a funny deal to famous comedian and podcaster Theo Von. The deal? If Vanderbilt won, Theo Von would get to take Pavia’s mom, Antoinette Padilla, out on a date! Right after the big win, Theo Von didn’t waste a second. He posted a cute photo of Antoinette on X (formerly Twitter), with a heart drawn around her face. He cheekily asked his fans, “where should I take her??” The internet went wild with this unusual but charming promise. During the game, ESPN’s sideline reporter Cole Cubelic asked Von about this hilarious bet live on TV. Von laughed and said, “My goal is, I would like to marry a nurse one day, so that’s why I think he was thinking about that.” Antoinette Padilla, a nurse by profession and the superstar mom, was spotted cheering loudly from the stands, decked out in a big Vanderbilt jersey and lanyard. Fans absolutely loved this sweet and funny moment! Von also joked, “I don’t even know if I would do it. I like being his friend, I don’t wanna end up being his stepdad.” Still, the 45-year-old comedian was all smiles celebrating the big win and writing about planning a "respectable and joyful" date – maybe a coffee or even an animal park! The amusement didn’t stop there. Just two days later, Diego Pavia added a spicy twist. He posted on X that the deal would only count if Theo Von helped him ask Canadian pop sensation Tate McRae out on a date in Nashville. Now, this playful challenge pulled in fans from music and sports worlds alike, sending the story viral once again. Diego has always been proud of his mom and shared just how much she means to him. After a win against Alabama last year, he said, “She raised me a winner. My mom, she hates losing more than she loves winning.” Antoinette, a dedicated single mom, has been there for nearly every game, supporting her son with boundless love. With Vanderbilt now 3-0 this season, the team looks strong. Their next big test comes soon against Georgia State. But for now, fans are enjoying this heartwarming and hilarious tale of football, family, and a date deal gone viral!

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