During a gripping match between Vanderbilt and Tennessee, attention was unexpectedly drawn away from the field when Diego Pavia’s brother, Javier Pavia, found himself in handcuffs. This incident, marking the second arrest for Javier during a game this season, unfolded amidst the vibrant energy of Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

The 25-year-old Javier was apprehended for public intoxication, a development reported by Knox News. Allegations suggest that a large flag he was wielding repeatedly obstructed the view of surrounding fans, prompting intervention from university event staff.

Despite being asked by law enforcement to put the flag away, Javier allegedly exhibited signs of intoxication, including slurred speech and unsteady movements, according to the police report.

Furthermore, the arresting officer noted that Javier was not only physically unsteady but also verbally aggressive towards both the event staff and the officer involved. This situation added an unexpected layer of drama to an otherwise thrilling day of college football.

“He was also extremely verbally combative with event staff and myself,” an arrest report obtained by the outlet read.

Pavia was booked in Knox County Jail on Sunday and released on his own recognizance, according to jail records viewed by The Post.

Javier Pavia and his older brother, Roel, were jailed in August during Vanderbilt’s 45-3 rout over Charleston Southern.

Police were called to the school’s FirstBank Stadium at around 9:20 p.m. after reports of a belligerent fan annoying fans and throwing food, WSMV reported.

Javier Pavia was spotted by officers and told to leave the stadium, but refused and started resisting arrest until he was placed in the back of a police car.

Roel Pavia confronted the officers during the arrest and pushed one of the officers to stop his brother from being arrested.

The siblings were charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest in Nashville.

Roel, 26, was hit with an additional felony charge of assault on law enforcement.

Both brothers were released from police custody the next morning and are scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 12, according to arrest records viewed by The Post.

Diego Pavia secured a 10-2 season for the No. 14 Commodores after the team’s 45-24 victory over Tennessee.

The 23-year-old tallied 286 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He also rushed for an additional 165 yards and another touchdown.

Pavia’s pulled out the Heisman Trophy pose during his touchdown celebration, sparking debate on whether he will be one of the four finalists for the elite award in December.

“Take me to New York,” Pavia said in his post-game interview.

“I feel like you look at the numbers, what we got here and obviously we did something that’s never been done. But it’s just a blessing to be here on this stage, something I’ve dreamed about since I was a kid.”

Vanderbilt and Pavia await words from the CFP selection committee to learn their fate for postseason play.