Tennessee Vols Land Record-Setting QB Transfer
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Tennessee's football program faced a quarterback crisis after starter Nico Iamaleava's departure. After failed attempts to recruit other quarterbacks, they secured UCLA transfer Joey Aguilar. Aguilar, a record-setting passer from Appalachian State, boasts impressive stats: 6,760 passing yards, 56 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions in 24 starts. Despite a slight dip in performance at UCLA, he brings significant experience to Tennessee's quarterback room alongside Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre, bolstering their chances for the 2025 season.
Tennessee's football program faced a quarterback crisis after starter Nico Iamaleava's departure. After failed attempts to recruit other quarterbacks, they secured UCLA transfer Joey Aguilar. Aguilar, a record-setting passer from Appalachian State, boasts impressive stats: 6,760 passing yards, 56 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions in 24 starts. Despite a slight dip in performance at UCLA, he brings significant experience to Tennessee's quarterback room alongside Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre, bolstering their chances for the 2025 season.
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