'In Hindsight, We're Good': Tennessee Sources Revisit Nico Iamaleava Saga, Embrace Joey Aguilar as Better Fit

'In hindsight, we're good': Tennessee sources revisit Nico Iamaleava saga, embrace Joey Aguilar as better fit

How Tennessee feels about its QB change a few months later and a look at how the split happened in the first place.

The Trade: Joey Aguilar Embraces Tennessee Spotlight Against Georgia, As Nico Iamaleava Watches From Afar

There are quarterback competitions, and then there are monumental moments in college football that can change the direction of two different teams with one decision. That's the story which will be on display this weekend as Tennessee faces Georgia, with Joey Aguilar leading the Vols, while Nico Iamaleava probably watches from afar. In this age of the transfer portal, just about anything can happen from a transaction standpoint, especially when y…

Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar's Remarkable Journey to Stardom

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has transitioned from junior college to a Division I powerhouse, showcasing his talent with a strong performance at Neyland Stadium. In his first game, he threw for a touchdown within two minutes, sparking excitement among a large family presence. Aguilar’s journey reflects the new dynamics of college football, leveraging the transfer portal and junior college opportunities. After a highlighted 'trade' in the q…

Amid dream start for Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar, father says 'it’s clear who won the trade' with UCLA

Tennessee was involved in the first (unofficial) trade of the NIL era over the summer. Nico Iamaleava left the Vols after the spring amid controversy and went home to play for UCLA. The Bruins were happy to add a high-profile name and a College Football Playoff starter to the roster, but that also meant losing previously signed App State transfer Joey Aguilar. Aguilar went to Knoxville to take Iamaleava’s spot. It has been a dream start. “We do…