Aguilar, who had transferred to UCLA from Appalachian State in the offseason, was a frontrunner for the starting job throughout the first half of spring practices.

Joey Aguilar, who transferred to UCLA just a few months ago, is now on his way out. He struck a deal Monday afternoon to sign with Tennessee, where he'll replace quarterback Nico Iamaleava — who just left the program for UCLA after some chaotic NIL drama in Knoxville — according to Rivals.

Aguilar, who entered the portal on Monday, is now headed to Knoxville to potentially step into the role Iamaleava vacated.