ORLANDO, Fla. – Tennessee continued its preparations for its Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup with Iowa here on a rainy Thursday with a practice at UCF’s indoor practice facility and excitement continues to build for the Vols ahead of freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s first start. The former five-star prospect is taking over the offense as the Vols look to close out the 2023 season with a ninth win and get a jump start going into next season. Iamaleava met with the media after Tennessee wrapped up practice on the team’s second full day in Florida.
Iamaleava talked about his preparation and mindset going into his first start, his development during his first season at Tennessee, his relationship with Joe Milton III and a teammate comparing him to former Heisman Trophy winner BryceYoung.
Here is everything Iamaleava said going into his first start for Tennessee after Thursday’s practice in Orlando.