Nico Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee to UCLA back in April, and it’s been fairly apparent he would be starting for the Bruins. The question of who would succeed Iamaleava in Knoxville went unanswered until Sunday.

No. 24 Tennessee has decided on its new starting quarterback. Joey Aguilar, who transferred in from UCLA following the departure of Nico Iamaleava, will lead the offense onto the field when the Vols open their season against Syracuse in Atlanta on Aug. 30, the program announced.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Tennessee Officially Names Starting QB After Nico Iamaleava's Departure. Tennessee has found its replacement at starting quarterback following the tumultuous departure of Nico Iamaleava. As expected, the Volunteers have named Joey Aguilar their starter for the upcoming 2025 season.