The University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University have played 118 football games in a rivalry dating back to 1892. They have witnessed just about everything possible on the field over the 133-year span. This season, however, will provide a consequential milestone.

For the first time in the rivalry’s history, both teams will have Hispanic starting quarterbacks. Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia will be going head-to-head when the Vols host the Commodores Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CST at Neyland Stadium in the final game of the regular season.

“I think it’s amazing for every Hispanic quarterback and every Hispanic player that is at this level,” says Aguilar’s mother, Lydia. “I think it’s a good thing for both schools and both the boys. That’s a big deal for both of them

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