Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel took to the podium in Atlanta on Tuesday, previewing the Volunteers’ 2025 season. Heupel was asked about the changing college football landscape, the departure of Nico Iamaleava and the addition of Joey Aguilar, among plenty of other things.

What Did Josh Heupel Say About Nico Iamaleava at SEC Media Days? originally appeared on College Football News. Josh Heupel didn’t avoid the question. On Tuesday, during a live appearance on the SEC Network at SEC Media Days in Atlanta, the Tennessee head coach was asked about Nico Iamaleava’s transfer to UCLA.

Fifth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel took part in SEC media days on Tuesday. He discussed the Vols' upcoming season from the main stage. Heupel ended his opening statement discussing Tennessee's quarterback competition in fall training camp between Joey Aguilar, Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre.

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel outlines what changes will be made for the Volunteers during their matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel addressed the sudden exit of Nico Iamaleava and the Vols' quarterback competition — but his comments at SEC Media Days raised more questions than answers.