Tennessee football spring transfer portal: News, updates from Vols insiders following Nico Iamaleava’s exit

The college football transfer portal is open and every coach outside of the SEC is keeping a close eye on the Tennessee Volunteers in this window. Nico Iamaleava made the shocking decision to leave the program after two seasons earlier this month. Now, head coach Josh Heupel and the Tennessee NIL collective are hunting for a replacement. SEC rules prohibit a player from transferring within the conference in the spring, but other power conference starting quarterbacks have reportedly heard from Tennessee already.

Which quarterbacks will use the Tennessee starting quarterback opening to earn a raise at their respective schools and who could jump at the chance to start for a program that just went to the College Football Playoff? If you want the latest Tennessee football news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at GoVols247, the 247Sports affiliate that covers the Tennessee Volunteers.

The GoVols247 insiders are providing on-the-ground updates on every development in the Tennessee football program, including insights from Wes Rucker, Patrick Brown, Ryan Callahan and Ben McKee, who have deep-rooted ties inside the Tennessee Vols community. Get all the inside scoop on the football program, plus VIP intel on Tennessee football, basketball, recruiting and more. Plus get access to the Irish Illustrated message boards where you can connect with other Tennessee fans and insiders. Get it all right here.

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Head coach Josh Heupel has had success in the transfer portal finding a quarterback before. Joe Milton and Hendon Hooker both transferred into the program in 2021, with Milton initially winning…


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Publish date : 2025-04-21 14:36:00

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