As Tennessee wraps its spring practice slate, the Volunteers have decided to move on from star QB Nico Iamaleava amid NIL contract negotiations. The talks escalated to the point that Iamaleava did not attend Tennessee's practice Friday ahead of its Orange & White spring game on Saturday,

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel reportedly told the team that they moved on from quarterback Nico Iamaleava a day after he skipped practice amid NIL contract negotiations.

According to Pete Thamel, head coach Josh Heupel informed the team of the decision on Friday after Iamaleava missed multiple meetings and spring practice while holding out for a new NIL deal. It's the latest surprising twist in the NIL era of college sports — and leaves Tennessee without a starter expected to contend for the Heisman Trophy again in 2025.