Joey Aguilar Transfers to UCLA for Final Season

Former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar has announced his transfer to UCLA, where he is expected to become the starting quarterback following Ethan Garbers' departure. Aguilar, a California native, expressed excitement about playing closer to home, citing familial support and the opportunity to develop under UCLA's coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri. Aguilar's transfer follows a challenging 5-6 season for Appalachian State, after which he entered the transfer portal. His move was facilitated by an NCAA waiver granting additional eligibility to former junior college players. Aguilar's performance at Appalachian State included 6,760 passing yards and 56 touchdowns over two seasons, with him being named the Sun Belt Conference's newcomer of the year in 2023. The Bruins, who finished 5-7 last season, see Aguilar as a key figure in their rebuilding efforts.