Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee to UCLA in April. As a result of that move, former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar, who transferred to UCLA after the 2024 season, left the Bruins to join the Vols' quarterback room.

Aguilar entered the transfer portal in April and landed at Tennessee, creating a de facto quarterback trade between the Vols and Bruins.

UCLA head coach Deshaun Foster had a specific concern about QB Joey Aguilar before former Vols QB Nico Iamaleava joined the Bruins originally appeared on A to Z Sports. The Tennessee Vols and the UCLA Bruins pulled off a de facto quarterback trade earlier this offseason.