Tennessee starting QB for Week 13: Who is Josh Heupel's QB1 for game against UTEP?

Modified Nov 23, 2024 10:30 GMT

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The No.10-ranked Tennessee Volunteers host the UTEP Miners in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season. The clash begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta, Georgia.

Who is Tennessee's starting QB vs. UTEP?

Syndication: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava - Source: Imagn

Nico Iamaleava will start as Tennessee's quarterback against UTEP on Saturday in Week 13. The Vols signal-caller is enjoying a strong season.

Iamaleava has completed 164 of 254 passes for 2,046 yards and thrown 11 touchdowns, with four interceptions. He has also rushed for 239 yards and scored a touchdown on the ground in 10 games.

Iamaleava has started every game for the Vols this season and has led them to an 8-2 record. Tennessee is on course to reach the College Football Playoff due to the quarterback's performances this season.

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel also has Gaston Moore as his QB2, while Jake Merklinger is the third-choice quarterback on the roster.

College Football 2024 season: How to watch Tennessee vs. UTEP? TV schedule and live stream details for Week 13 game

The UTEP (2-8, 2-5 Conference USA) versus Tennessee (8-2, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) Week 13 game will be live streamed on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.

Lowell Galindo (play-by-play) and Foz Whitaker (analysis) will be in the announcers' booth, while Marilyn (sideline reporter) will handle the coverage for the matchup. The game will not be broadcast live on TV.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: ESPN+/ SEC Network+
Venue: Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee