Aguilar's Future With Tennessee in Judge's Hands
The immediate future of Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar remains uncertain following a preliminary injunction hearing in Knox County on Friday. Aguilar is suing the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility, arguing his time in junior college should not count against his four years of Division I competition. After a two-hour session where attorneys for both Aguilar and the NCAA presented their arguments, Knox County Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty announced he would not issue a ruling from the bench and would take the arguments under consideration.
Key arguments revolved around the potential for irreparable harm to Aguilar, specifically the loss of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) income, which his attorney estimated could be between $2 million and $4 million. Judge Heagerty pressed both sides for more concrete data regarding the market value for a quarterback of Aguilar's caliber. The judge did extend a temporary restraining order, allowing Aguilar to continue participating in team activities as if eligible until a final ruling is made. A decision is expected in the near future, potentially next week, which will determine if Aguilar returns to lead the Volunteers for the 2026 season or if the team must turn to less experienced options.
QUICK HITS
- Kentucky Lands 2027 Commit: The Kentucky Wildcats picked up their first commitment for the 2027 recruiting class in Louisville native Larron Westmoreland. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound athlete from Jeffersontown High School chose the Wildcats over offers from Louisville, South Carolina, and Michigan State, among others. Westmoreland excelled on both offense and defense as a junior, scoring 22 total touchdowns while also recording 55 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 8 forced fumbles.
- Aggies Tennis Falls to Longhorns: The No. 8 Texas A&M men's tennis team was defeated by rival No. 7 Texas, 4-2, in the opening round of the ITA National Team Indoor Championship on Friday. The loss drops the Aggies into the consolation bracket where they will face LSU on Saturday morning.
- Mizzou Baseball Sets Opening Slate: As the Missouri Tigers prepare for their opening weekend series against Mount St. Mary's, the pitching rotation appears set. Javyn Pimental, returning from Tommy John surgery that cost him the 2025 season, will take the mound Friday. He is followed by Josh McDevitt on Saturday and Brady Kehlenbrink on Sunday. The Tigers are looking to bounce back from a difficult 2025 campaign where the pitching staff posted a 9.19 ERA.
- Top-25 WBB Showdown: A significant women's basketball matchup is set for Sunday as No. 10 Oklahoma travels to Tuscaloosa to face No. 23 Alabama. Both teams enter the contest with identical 6-5 conference records, making the game crucial for SEC tournament seeding. The game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. CT tip-off on the SEC Network.
PORTAL WATCH
There was no new transfer portal activity across the SEC in the last 12 hours.
RECRUITING BUZZ
Kentucky football secured a significant in-state commitment from Larron Westmoreland, a 3-star athlete in the 2027 class from Jeffersontown High School in Louisville. Westmoreland is a versatile player who is expected to play on the defensive side of the ball for the Wildcats. He announced his decision on Friday, becoming the first member of Kentucky's 2027 recruiting class.
GAMES TO WATCH
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026
- Men's Basketball: South Carolina at Alabama - 7:30 p.m. CT (SEC Network)
Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026