Tennessee’s plan at quarterback is clear — Joe Milton now, Nico Iamaleava later. Iamaleava, the No. 1 overall player from the class of 2023, is serving as Tennessee’s backup this season behind Milton. The job is clearly his next year, and some have wondered whether or not he would get the redshirt this year, assuming Milton can stay healthy.
Players can appear in up to four games without losing their redshirt status. However, Josh Heupel and the Tennessee staff have no plans to take advantage of that rule. They want him in the game whenever the situation allows them to do so.