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.

UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar left UCLA on Monday after Nico Iamaleava joined the school via the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. His destination? Iamaleava's former school, Tennessee, according to ESPN's Chris Low. He'll have one season of eligibility remaining.