Vols await 2026 decision as Aguilar sues NCAA over JUCO eligibility
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.