As Tennessee freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava steps into the starting role in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, walk-on Gaston Moore is once again a backup in a bowl game.
in the Citrus Bowl could be a preview of next season.
Quarterback Jake Merklinger, a four-star signee, is participating in bowl practice as a 2024 enrollee. But he can’t play in the bowl game
pring practice, Moore and Merklinger could compete for the backup job behind Iamaleava.
The Vols also could add a veteran quarterback in the transfer portal. But Heupel said it’s difficult to lure one to Tennessee with two highly-touted young quarterbacks already on the roster.
