When it comes to college football storylines, most of them revolve around game-winning drives, coaching decisions, or heated rivalries. But every now and then, the sport delivers something completely unexpected. This time, it was the QB Diego Pavia who found himself at the center of a light-hearted moment, which involved comedian Theo Von.

Pavia was not the actual focus of the joke; rather, it was his mother, Antoinette Padilla. Theo Von had jokingly placed a bet with Pavia that he could go on a date with Pavia’s mother if Vanderbilt beat South Carolina. And they did, 31-7. This left fans asking one question: Did that date actually happen?

Fact check – Theo Von and Antoinette Padilla’s date?

Well, no, Theo Von did not go on an actual date with Diego Pavia’s mother, Antoinette Padilla; the situation originated as a humorous bet tied to a Vanderbilt football game and has since fueled viral speculation without evidence of a real romantic outing. The bet spread like wildfire on social media, especially after Theo Von confirmed it when analyst Cole Cubelic asked him about the same.

Timeline of Theo Von and Diego Pavia’s bet events

The bet was verbally agreed upon between the two before the game on September 13th. If Vanderbilt upsets South Carolina, then it was agreed that Diego Pavia would set Theo Von up with his mother on a date. During the game, Cole Cubelic asked Theo Von whether the bet made between him and Diego Pavia was legit. Von nodded and confirmed with a “yes.” He even doubled down on it and added, “My goal is, I would like to marry a nurse one day,” sending fans into a frenzy online.

The game concluded in Theo Von’s favor, with Vanderbilt giving a 31-7 beating to the Gamecocks at William-Brice. After that, Diego Pavia confirmed the bet from his side but added a twist. He took it to X to address the viral bet, saying that Theo Von did not disclose the full details of the bet. He added that the deal was only fair if Von set Pavia on a date with pop star Tate McRae. The addition of Tate McRae was enough for fans to go bonkers over the whole situation.

It felt like WWE’s Royal Rumble, where one contestant after another kept joining the fight. Except that it was dating instead of fighting. No photos or confirmation on the date appeared online, meaning that the bet was limited to a joke between two friends that went viral very quickly.

Who is Antoinette Padilla? Meet Diego Pavia’s mom

Antoinette Padilla is the mother of Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia. Pavia has regularly credited Antoinette for being an influence on his winning mentality, saying, “My mom… she hates losing more than she loves winning”. She has attended several Vanderbilt games and went viral for her stunning beauty. This is how the whole Theo Von going on a date with Antoinette came about in the first place.

Theo Von and Diego Pavia’s friendship

The famous comedian and podcaster lives in Nashville and became connected to the college football scene. But it’s reported that he had a friendship with Diego Pavia before all this. Their humorous bet shows how deep their friendship is. You’ve really got to be friends if you bet on going on a date with their mother, that too on social media.

While Theo Von was seen with the QB in an interview, it doesn’t mean he’s dating his mother. After all, the comedian said, “I’d only be friends, I don’t want to be his (Pavia’s) stepdad or anything,” confirming his plans to just be friends. Phew! That must’ve been a relief for the 24-year-old.