KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee senior quarterback Joey Aguilar was added to the watch list for the 2025 Manning Award, the Allstate Sugar Bowl announced Thursday.

The Manning Award recognizes the top quarterback in the nation. The award was created in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning.

Aguilar has had a solid debut season for the Big Orange. Through seven games, Aguilar leads the SEC in passing yard (1,948) and ranking tied for third in the conference in passing touchdowns (15). So far this season, Aguilar has completed 146-of-226 passes, having at least one touchdown pass in all seven games.

Throughout college football career, Aguilar has thrown for over 200 yards in all 31 of his FBS starts dating back to his two seasons at App State.

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