As No. 15 Tennessee prepared to host UAB at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, all eyes were on Joey Aguilar, the veteran graduate transfer quarterback. But it wasn’t just Aguilar drawing attention; his girlfriend showed her support in an unexpected and heartfelt way.
Joey Aguilar’s Girlfriend Wears Custom Buttons for Gameday
In photos shared on social media, Aguilar’s girlfriend, Rylan Moffitt, proudly sported custom game-day buttons featuring Aguilar in his Tennessee uniform. The small but meaningful gesture quickly caught the attention of Vols fans, showcasing the strong support system behind the team’s new leader.
Aguilar’s journey to Knoxville has been anything but ordinary. After beginning his career at City College of San Francisco, he transferred to Diablo Valley Community College before earning a record-breaking stint at Appalachian State.
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Following a brief spring at UCLA, Aguilar enrolled at Tennessee following Nico Iamaleava’s incoming transfer in June 2025 and won the starting job in fall camp on August 17.
Joey Aguilar might be the best passer in the country
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 20, 2025
Now in his fifth season of college football, Aguilar is tasked with helping the Volunteers bounce back from a heartbreaking overtime loss to Georgia.
With his girlfriend’s public show of support and Neyland Stadium behind him, Aguilar looks to steady Tennessee against the UAB Blazers. Currently, the Vols lead the Blazers 21-0 in the first half. The game is being broadcast on SEC Network.
