Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar Shocks Experts, Cracks Top 50 College Football Players for 2025—What’s Next?

The 2025 college football season is gearing up to launch with a bang as Tennessee braces to face Syracuse on August 30. The kickoff is scheduled for noon EDT at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia—an epic backdrop befitting what promises to be a thrilling season opener. ABC is set to bring the action to your screens live, featuring the much-anticipated 2025 Aflac Kickoff Game. As the countdown begins, the buzz isn’t just about the game—it’s also about the players who will define this season. One standout garnering attention is Tennessee’s newest quarterback transfer, Joey Aguilar, who’s been pegged as the No. 50 player in college football by College Wire’s top writers. Coming off a stellar run at Appalachian State and now bringing his skills to Tennessee after a stint at UCLA, Aguilar’s journey is as compelling as his stats: 6,760 passing yards, 56 touchdowns, and accolades like the 2023 Cure Bowl MVP. With such talent stepping onto the field, the Volunteers are poised for a fascinating ride in 2025. LEARN MOREAt Diablo Valley Community College from 2021-22, he totaled 2,992 passing yards and 21 touchdowns.He transferred to UCLA after the 2024 season from Appalachian State. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound quarterback played at Appalachian State from 2023-24 after transferring from Diablo Valley Community College.Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

Tennessee will kick off its 2025 football season Aug. 30 against Syracuse. The season opener is slated for noon EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. ABC will televise the 2025 Aflac Kickoff Game.

Ahead of the upcoming campaign, College Wire’s lead writers were polled to determine the top 50 players in college football ahead of the season. Tennessee transfer quarterback Joey Aguilar ranks as the No. 50 player for the 2025 college football season.Aguilar appeared in 25 games, including 24 starts, at Appalachian State. He completed 511-of-850 passing attempts for 6,760 yards, 56 touchdowns and 24 interceptions, while totaling 456 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 140 attempts.

Aguilar recorded at least 200 passing yards in all 24 starts with the Mountaineers. He had four passing touchdowns in four different contests, and 22 touchdown passes were either to tie a game or give his team a lead. Aguilar earned 2023 Cure Bowl MVP and Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year honors.