It seems almost unfathomable, but there is a chance that Tennessee Volunteers starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava could potentially leave Knoxville for another team as soon as the spring transfer portal window opens up early next week.

But it also means convincing your own players to remain, which is reportedly what Tennessee is trying to do with quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Pete Nakos of On 3 reported Thursday the Volunteers and Iamaleava are undergoing "active contract negotiations ahead of the 2025 season" that may or may not "impact whether he enters the spring transfer portal.