There might not be a more popular man on their respective campus than Joey Aguilar. Transferring in from UCLA to replace Nico Iamaleava, Tennessee has welcomed the quarterback with open arms. His play early in the season only adds to the massive fanfare.

Joey Aguilar is looking like a Heisman candidate early against Georgia, and fans from around the country agree.

The Tennessee Volunteers took a big hit this offseason after quarterback Nico Iamaleava transferred to the UCLA Bruins due to an NIL dispute. Losing one of the nation’s most talented signal callers could have derailed their season.

The father of current Tennessee Volunteers quarterback, Joey Aguilar, has thanked former Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

Joey Aguilar is thriving in his role as QB1 for the Tennessee football team. He and his family have Nico Iamaleava to thank. The Vols essentially made a

At UCLA, App State transfer and California native Joey Aguilar was excited to be closer to home, but knew the Bruins didn’t bring in Iamaleava to sit on the bench. He ended up transferring to Tennessee, and while many assumed the Vols would take a step back with him at the helm, it appears they ended up with the better quarterback.

Joey Aguilar airs it out for 72-yard touchdown pass

Joey Aguilar's road to the SEC was long and winding, but the would-be firefighter stuck it out and now finds himself starting against No. 6 Georgia on Saturday.