Tennessee's spring practices ended with a 14-14 tie between the Orange and White teams at Neyland Stadium. The Vols showcased quarterbacks Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre during the spring game, as Nico Iamaleava was absent from practice and the game. Coach Josh Heupel confirmed Iamaleava's departure to UCLA after he missed practice without communication.
Iamaleava expressed comfort in Tennessee's offense during spring practices, citing familiarity with the system as key to playing freely. Heupel acknowledged the need to address the quarterback position due to Iamaleava's transfer, hinting at potential roster adjustments from the NCAA transfer portal. Tennessee aims to bolster its roster for the upcoming season amid changes in the quarterback lineup.