Scouting New Mexico State QB Diego Pavia

The Albuquerque, NM native led the Aggies to only their second bowl game since 1960 a season ago and appears to have the team right on track for another appearance in 2023.

Diego Pavia 2023 Statistics

8 GP, 117/189 (62%) for 1,801 yards, 16 TDs & 5 INTs, 527 yards rushing & 4 TDs

For his efforts, Pavia has earned an 84.6 PFF grade across 439 snaps this season.

Passing Numbers by Level

At LOS or Behind | 30/33 (91%) for 283 yards, 2 TDs

0-9 Yards Downfield | 49/65 (75%) for 512 yards, 3 TDs & 2 INTs

10-19 Yards Downfield | 24/45 (53%) for 462 yards, 4 TDs & 2 INTs

20+ Yards Downfield | 13/32 (41%) for 528 yards, 6 TDs & 1 INT

Passing Pressure

Kept Clean | 92/130 (71%) for 1,471 yards, 12 TDs & 4 INTs

Under Pressure | 24/58 (41%) for 314 yards, 3 TDs & 1 INT

Not Blitzed | 184/135 (62%) for 1,148 yards, 7 TDs & 5 INTs

When Blitzed | 32/53 (60%) for 637 yards, 8 TDs

We mentioned Austin Reed being the best quarterback in Conference USA a few weeks ago, but it's fair to say that Diego Pavia might be having the best season of any QB in the league. Yes, Liberty fans we know how good Kaidon Salter is.

Pavia's ability to run and throw is going to be a major factor in the contest on Tuesday night.

Slowing down Pavia on the ground has to be the first priority, but not far behind is limiting big plays.

The junior quarterback has thrown 8 TDs & 0 INTs against the blitz this season.

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