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Aguilar Shines in OT Loss to Georgia as UCLA Fires DeShaun Foster, Cementing Perception Tennessee Won QB Swap

Aguilar’s surge against Georgia underscores how a portal-era gamble swiftly reshaped both programs.

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Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar (6) smiles as he walks off the field toward his family after Tennessee's home opener against ETSU at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Sept. 6, 2025.

Overview

  • No. 3 Georgia edged No. 15 Tennessee 44-41 in overtime, but Joey Aguilar threw for 374 yards with four touchdowns and added a rushing score to power a relentless Vols offense.
  • UCLA fell to 0-3 following a 35-10 loss to New Mexico, and ESPN reported Sunday the Bruins fired head coach DeShaun Foster after the disastrous start.
  • The spring quarterback exchange followed Nico Iamaleava’s transfer from Tennessee to UCLA after reported NIL renegotiation efforts, with Joey Aguilar leaving UCLA for Tennessee the next day.
  • Through two games Aguilar had 535 passing yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions as Tennessee’s offense ranked near the top nationally, reinforcing coverage that the Vols benefited from the swap.
  • Analysts praised Aguilar’s fit in Josh Heupel’s scheme, while critics targeted Iamaleava for early struggles, and some observers cautioned Foster’s early firing could spur player departures given redshirt thresholds.