Following a College Football Playoff appearance with Nico Iamaleava starting under center, Tennessee is now headed in a different direction.
Following a College Football Playoff appearance with Nico Iamaleava starting under center, Tennessee is now headed in a different direction.
“Tennessee is moving on from starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava,” ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Saturday morning. “Tennessee coach Josh Heupel informed the team of the decision at a team meeting this morning. Iamaleava missed meetings and practice on Friday, which was the driver of this decision.”
Iamaleava has been in the news for the past few days for the rocky week that has led to this decision.
It was first reported that Iamaleava was in NIL contract disputes with Tennessee, which was noteworthy considering the Spring transfer portal opens April 16.
Iamaleava was attempting to renegotiate his $10 million deal with the school and Tennessee became aware that the QB’s team had reached out to Oregon about a potential transfer, ESPN reported.
