How Jake Merklinger, George MacIntyre reacted to being Joey Aguilar backups for Tennessee Josh Heupel told Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre that they’d be backup quarterbacks in the same breath he revealed Joey Aguilar would start. Original Source: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/football/2025/08/19/jake-merklinger-george-macintyre-tennessee-football-joey-aguilar-backup-quarterbacks/85683054007/ Previous article: Notre Dame names CJ Carr starting quarterback for 2025 opener vs Miami Prev Next article: With Daevin Hobbs injured, who could step up on Tennessee football defensive line? Next