UCLA lands potential starter in former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar

Former Appalachian State quarterback Joey Aguilar has committed to UCLA and likely will succeed Ethan Garbers as the Bruins’ starting quarterback. His name is Joey Aguilar, and he’s put up prolific numbers the last two seasons at Appalachian State while leading the Mountaineers to a bowl victory, not to mention a triumph over the coach who will be his offensive coordinator with the Bruins. Aguilar, who announced his commitment to UCLA on social media Saturday evening, threw the winning touchdown pass in overtime to lift Appalachian State to a victory over then-unbeaten James Madison late in 2023 when the Dukes staff included Tino Sunseri, who will become the Bruins offensive coordinator in 2025 after one season at Indiana. Other options include redshirt freshman Dermaricus Davis, who was injured last season; redshirt freshman Henry Hasselback, the son of former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck; redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan; redshirt senior Nick Billoups; redshirt freshman Karson Gordon, who may move to wide receiver; freshman Colton Gumino, a three-star high school prospect; and freshman Robert McDaniel, who was once committed to Arizona before Sunseri helped flip his commitment to UCLA.