Report: Tennessee Eyeing Prominent Quarterback as Potential Iamaleava Replacement

Okay, so get this — there’s this whole shake-up in Tennessee football, and it’s kinda wild. Like, we’re talking new QB drama incoming for 2025. You’ve got Nico Iamaleava who just up and ditched Tennessee for UCLA. Yeah, let that sink in. There’s whispers it’s ’cause of some NIL beef, although his folks are saying something else entirely. Who knows what the real deal is? Mysterious, right?

But, Tennessee’s left hanging — needing a new quarterback. Some names are already floating around. We’ve got Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre. They might get a shot at the starting lineup, but then, out of nowhere, ESPN’s Max Olson drops a nugget about Joey Aguilar. I mean, the guy was holding it down at Appalachian State, doing his thing. But now? Rumor has it Tennessee’s giving him the side-eye of interest.

Here’s the twist: Aguilar hopped over to UCLA — yep, same UCLA where Nico’s headed. Plot thickens. Anyway, Joey just jumped back into the transfer whirlpool right after Nico made his UCLA gig official.

If Tennessee snags Aguilar, it’s like, whoa, what a story arc. Now, let’s not slap a hero badge on Aguilar just yet. The dude completed only 55.9% of his Throws last year, with 3,003 yards, 23 touchdowns, but also 14 interceptions — ouch. If he ends up in Knoxville, he’s gonna have to prove his mettle to secure his spot.

On the other hand, Tennessee’s waving goodbye to some solid numbers. Nico, in his debut year as starter, chucked 2,616 yards with 19 touchdowns versus just five picks. Plus, the guy could scramble, rounding up 358 yards and three TDs on the ground. That helped catapult the Vols to the College Football Playoff. Whew, that’s not nothing.

All in all, it’s a whirlwind of quarterback chaos and potential. Who knows what’s coming next? My crystal ball’s out of service.