In true new-era college football style, a Tennessee quarterback with no playing experience and no guarantees to be the 2025 starter received a new contract ahead of the fall. Jake Merklinger, who has suddenly been pushed into the spotlight in Knoxville, received a new contract ahead of the 2025 season, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.
Tennessee and quarterback Jake Merklinger have agreed on a new contract ahead of the 2025 season, sources tell @On3sports.
He'll compete with George MacIntyre and UCLA transfer Joey Aguilar for the starting job.
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