With Joey Aguilar’s 2026 eligibility still up in the air, Josh Heupel has to be evaluating his quarterback room and exploring potential options at the position moving forward. It would be a surprise if he is back next year, but anything is possible in this era of college football.
The quarterback position could ultimately make or break Tennessee’s season next fall. While Joey Aguilar offered a strong endorsement of George MacIntyre, it still feels more likely that Josh Heupel turns to the transfer portal to bring in a veteran quarterback to lead the offense.