"KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar has been granted a temporary restraining order in his lawsuit against the NCAA as he seeks an extra year of eligibility enabling him to continue playing for the Volunteers this fall. The ruling was granted Wednesday after Aguilar filed suit last week in Knox County Chancery Court in Tennessee arguing that he should be allowed a fourth year of playing Division I football rather than having the years he spent in junior college count against his eligibility."
"This restraining order remains in effect for 15 days as Aguilar awaits an injunction hearing on his case. Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty's ruling stated that Aguilar "has demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of his claim." The ruling applies only to Aguilar. Aguilar played at Diablo Valley (California) Community College from 2021-22 before transferring to Appalachian State, where he spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons."
Joey Aguilar obtained a 15-day temporary restraining order that pauses NCAA eligibility enforcement while he seeks an extra year to play for Tennessee. Aguilar filed suit in Knox County Chancery Court arguing that seasons spent at junior college should not count against Division I eligibility. Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty found Aguilar demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on the merits. Aguilar played at Diablo Valley Community College (2021–22) after redshirting at City College of San Francisco in 2019 and before transferring to Appalachian State for 2023–24. Aguilar completed 67.3% of passes for 3,565 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this past season.
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