Tennessee names Joey Aguilar starting quarterback
Joey Aguilar was named Tennessee's starting quarterback Sunday, beating out redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger for the job.
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Joey Aguilar has been named the starting quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers, representing a significant transfer move in college football this offseason. The quarterback situation involved an unusual swap where Aguilar transferred from UCLA to Tennessee, while former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava moved to UCLA simultaneously. Aguilar had previously transferred from Appalachian State to UCLA during the winter transfer portal period.
He was expected to start for UCLA until they signed Iamaleava, which led to his Tennessee move. Coach Josh Heupel has praised Aguilar, saying he's adapting quickly and feels comfortable commanding the offense. Last season, Aguilar threw for 3,003 yards and 23 touchdowns with 14 interceptions.
Tennessee opens their season August 30th against Syracuse.
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