On Wednesday, the Joe Milton era of Tennessee football officially came to a close. The senior quarterback opted out of the Citrus Bowl, handing the keys to the car over to true freshman Nico Iamaleava, who will make his first start against Iowa on Monday.
Milton, who is finishing his third season with Tennessee, signed off with the following Instagram post.
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“First, I want to thank GOD for blessing me with the talent and ability to play this game we love so much.
“Throughout my years here at Tennessee, I’ve learned a lot.