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.

Joey Aguilar was named Tennessee's starting quarterback on Sunday, beating out redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger for the job.

Joey Aguilar was named the starting quarterback for Tennessee football at against Syracuse in the 2025 season opener.