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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 15
Former Tennessee Vols quarterback finds new home after entering the NCAA transfer portal

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback finds new home after entering the NCAA transfer portal

A former Tennessee Vols quarterback has a new home in college football. Former Tennessee quarterback Jake Merklinger announced his commitment to the UConn Huskies on Wednesday morning.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 12
A look at the top five quarterbacks remaining in the transfer portal

A look at the top five quarterbacks remaining in the transfer portal

With the closing of the transfer portal approaching, here is a look at the best quarterback options remaining.

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College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / December 17
Why Former Tennessee QB Jake Merklinger Makes A Lot Of Sense For Virginia At Quarterback In 2026

Why Former Tennessee QB Jake Merklinger Makes A Lot Of Sense For Virginia At Quarterback In 2026

This is an underrated pick, but it could make a lot of sense for Virginia.  Now stay with me on this one. Jake Merklinger hasn’t played a ton but he does at least have some collegiate experience coming over from Tennessee.  This past season with the Volunteers, he finished with 173 passing yards and two touchdowns.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 17
Tennessee Vols receive some important clarity on the quarterback position for the 2026 season

Tennessee Vols receive some important clarity on the quarterback position for the 2026 season

The Tennessee Vols received some important clarity on Wednesday on their quarterback room for the 2026 season. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported on Wednesday morning that Vols redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Merklinger is set to enter the NCAA transfer portal.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / August 20
Head Coach Josh Huepel Talks Message & Communication To Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre After QB Battle

Head Coach Josh Huepel Talks Message & Communication To Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre After QB Battle

Tennessee had a big quarterback battle at the beginning of fall camp between three guys vying for the starting role in Joey Aguilar, George MacIntyre, and Jake Merklinger.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 7
Former Vol endorses his pick for the starting quarterback position at Tennessee, but doesn’t think he will win the job

Former Vol endorses his pick for the starting quarterback position at Tennessee, but doesn’t think he will win the job

According to On3’s Pete Nakos, the Tennessee Vols’ starting quarterback battle is down to two players. “Tennessee’s competition seems to be a battle between Joey Aguilar and Jake Merklinger, per sources,” wrote Nakos this week.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 6
College football insider drops update on Tennessee Vols' starting quarterback battle

College football insider drops update on Tennessee Vols' starting quarterback battle

On3's Pete Nakos dropped an update on Wednesday on the Tennessee Vols' ongoing starting quarterback battle. Tennessee, which is having a quarterback competition

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 29
Joey Halzle explains what he and the coaching staff will be looking for in Tennessee Vols' quarterback battle during fall camp

Joey Halzle explains what he and the coaching staff will be looking for in Tennessee Vols' quarterback battle during fall camp

For the first time in quite a while, the Tennessee Vols will have a true quarterback competition for the starting job. And it's one where there isn't a clear leader among a trio of talented throwers in Joey Aguilar, Jake Merklinger, and George MacIntyre.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 11
'I don't think he wants to let go of that' - Vols insider says Tennessee's QB competition will be intense during fall camp

'I don't think he wants to let go of that' - Vols insider says Tennessee's QB competition will be intense during fall camp

We're just a few weeks away from the start of what should be the Tennessee Vols' most compelling fall camp in years.  For the first time since 2021, the

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 18
'It wouldn't be a good look' - Vols QB commit Faizon Brandon admits he almost made decision that would've changed Tennessee's season

'It wouldn't be a good look' - Vols QB commit Faizon Brandon admits he almost made decision that would've changed Tennessee's season

The Tennessee Vols -- because of Nico Iamaleava's decision to transfer in April -- will feature a quarterback competition this summer between UCLA transfer

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 17
ESPN thinks a QB currently on the Tennessee Vols' roster will enter the NCAA transfer portal before the 2026 season

ESPN thinks a QB currently on the Tennessee Vols' roster will enter the NCAA transfer portal before the 2026 season

ESPN's Tom Luginbill thinks a quarterback that's currently on the Tennessee Vols' roster will likely enter the NCAA transfer portal before the start of

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 30
'He thinks he can win this job, he 100 percent believes that' - The Tennessee Vols' QB battle is going to be wild this summer

'He thinks he can win this job, he 100 percent believes that' - The Tennessee Vols' QB battle is going to be wild this summer

The Tennessee Vols, for the first time since 2021, are set to have a wide open quarterback battle this summer.  Nico Iamaleava's decision to leave the

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 21
'I think there's a chance he would've looked at maybe getting in the portal' - Tennessee Vols may have narrowly dodged a key loss

'I think there's a chance he would've looked at maybe getting in the portal' - Tennessee Vols may have narrowly dodged a key loss

Outside of the highly publicized departure of quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the Tennessee Vols avoided any major losses to the NCAA transfer portal during

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 16
Tennessee Vols to receive visit this summer from a quarterback that's described as 'the next big thing'

Tennessee Vols to receive visit this summer from a quarterback that's described as 'the next big thing'

The Tennessee Vols have their quarterback situation settled for the next couple of seasons with 2024 four-star quarterback Jake Merklinger and 2025 four-star quarterback George MacIntyre already on the roster and 2026 five-star quarterback commit Faizon Brandon on the way to Rocky Top next year.

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College Football News / Rocky Top Talk / April 29

Quarterback Jake Merklinger receives new contract ahead of 2025 season

He’ll battle for the starting job this fall. 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.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 28
Report: Jake Merklinger Reaches New Deal with Tennessee Football

Report: Jake Merklinger Reaches New Deal with Tennessee Football

Reports from ON3's Pete Nakos have started to circulate that Tennessee and Jake Merklinger reached a new deal ahead of the QB competition this off-season The Tennessee Volunteers are now past their Spring football camp, and are set for their summer and fall camps in the future.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 28
The Tennessee Vols are showing some interest in a 2027 quarterback recruit from Georgia

The Tennessee Vols are showing some interest in a 2027 quarterback recruit from Georgia

The Tennessee Vols' future at the quarterback position is bright with redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and true freshman George MacIntyre on the roster and 2026 five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon on the way.  But quarterback recruiting in the SEC never stops.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 23
Jake Merklinger's Path To Starting Snaps

Jake Merklinger's Path To Starting Snaps

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jake Merklinger likely wasn't expecting to see the field much this season. Yet, he now finds himself primed to make a run at the starting spot.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 19
How Does The QB Depth Chart Change Following Tennessee Football's Spring Game

How Does The QB Depth Chart Change Following Tennessee Football's Spring Game

How does the Tennessee Volunteers QB depth chart change following the Orange and White game? The Tennessee Volunteers are thinner at the QB position than they would like, as they will now be without Nico Iamaleava, who has transferred away from Knoxville.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 19
The best QB plan for the Tennessee Vols in 2025 won't be popular, but it would be the smartest approach for the program

The best QB plan for the Tennessee Vols in 2025 won't be popular, but it would be the smartest approach for the program

The Tennessee Vols are searching for a transfer quarterback in the wake of Nico Iamaleava's unexpected departure from the program.  And the search, so far, hasn't been very fruitful.  “It’s f---ing wild, I would be sweating if I was Tennessee,” said a Power Four general manager to On3.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 17
Nico Iamaleava To UCLA - Could Jake Merklinger Start for Tennessee

Nico Iamaleava To UCLA - Could Jake Merklinger Start for Tennessee

As the dust from the Nico Iamaleave departure settles, we take a look at what could be Tennessee's best answer in the form of Jake Merklinger. The Tennessee

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / April 5
Jake Merklinger Taking Strides In Year Two

Jake Merklinger Taking Strides In Year Two

Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jake Merklinger has had a productive spring. After ten spring practices, the redshirt freshman has camp buzzing. Ten spring practices have gone by for the Tennessee Volunteers.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 4
'I think he's separated himself' - Tennessee Vols insider details an important under-the-radar position battle

'I think he's separated himself' - Tennessee Vols insider details an important under-the-radar position battle

The Tennessee Vols are hoping that starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava stays healthy throughout that the 2025 season and that the program won't need a backup quarterback to play important snaps this fall.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 31, 2024
Vols quarterback room makes suggestion that Tennessee should strongly take into consideration

Vols quarterback room makes suggestion that Tennessee should strongly take into consideration

Tennessee Vols backup quarterbacks Gaston Moore and Jake Merklinger had a great suggestion this week that UT should seriously consider.  During the latest

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