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Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar was granted a 15-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA to pursue an extra year of college football eligibility, with an injunction hearing set to determine the outcome of his bid to continue playing for the Volunteers this fall.
Joey Aguilar, Tennessee's quarterback, was granted a temporary restraining order blocking NCAA eligibility rules, advancing his bid to return to Tennessee in 2026 for a sixth season of college football. He filed suit seeking an extra year of Division I eligibility after a 2025 season in which he threw for 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns (plus four rushing TDs); his path has included Appalachian State and a transfer to UCLA, with involvement in the Diego Pavia eligibility suit that was dismissed.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar argues the NCAA JUCO rule should not count his JUCO years toward eligibility and has filed a lawsuit seeking emergency relief to play in 2026, with Tennessee reportedly having a roster spot and about $2 million in NIL compensation if allowed to return. Aguilar threw for 3,565 yards and 24 TDs in 2025 and would likely start in 2026 if eligible. He previously joined but has since left the Diego Pavia suit and now pursues relief in this separate case amid antitrust claims.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has filed a Knox County Chancery Court lawsuit against the NCAA seeking to extend his Division I eligibility for a fourth season after transferring to Tennessee for the 2025 season; if granted, 2026 would be his sixth season overall. Aguilar, who previously played at junior college and Appalachian State before joining Tennessee, hired Cam Norris as his attorney and recently was involved in the Diego Pavia eligibility case, from which he was voluntarily dismissed. In 2025 he posted 3,565 passing yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions with four rushing scores as Tennessee finished 8-5.
Tennessee defeated Syracuse 45-26 in a college football game, with Joey Aguilar impressing in his first start for the Volunteers by passing for 247 yards and three touchdowns. Syracuse's Yasin Willis scored three rushing touchdowns, but the Orange couldn't overcome Tennessee's offensive performance. The game marked Syracuse's first loss of the season, while Tennessee showed strong offensive execution under coach Josh Heupel.
Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee over a monetary dispute and transferred to UCLA, while Joey Aguilar moved from UCLA to Tennessee and is now the Week 1 starter for the Volunteers.
Joey Aguilar was named Tennessee's starting quarterback for the 2025 season due to his starting experience, high ceiling, and comfort with the offense, making him the most logical choice among the contenders.
Tennessee has named senior Joey Aguilar as the starting quarterback for the 2025 season, after a competitive fall camp. Aguilar, who transferred from UCLA, has shown significant improvement and comfort with the offense, and the team is now preparing for their season opener against Syracuse. The coaching staff emphasizes a balance of aggression and smart play in their quarterback selection process.
App State dominated Georgia Southern in a 55-27 victory, securing the East Division title and a spot in the Sun Belt Championship Game. Joey Aguilar set a single-season record with 33 touchdown passes, and the Mountaineers capitalized on turnovers, scoring 20 points off four forced turnovers. App State rallied from an early deficit and closed the regular season with five straight wins. The win, combined with James Madison's victory over Coastal Carolina, propelled App State to the championship game for the fourth time since 2018.