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 will start at quarterback for No. 24 Tennessee in the Volunteers’ season opener. The program announced coach Josh Heupel's decision Sunday night after months of transfer-portal drama at the position.

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