Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joey Aguilar has been granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) in his lawsuit against the NCAA. The order allows him to pursue an extra year of eligibility. Aguilar is fighting to have his junior college years not count against his eligibility. This legal action comes as he seeks to play for the Volunteers this fall.

The ruling came after Aguilar filed suit last week in Tennessee. He argues he deserves a fourth year of Division I football. The TRO is in effect for 15 days, pending an injunction hearing. Chancellor Christopher D. Heagerty stated Aguilar showed a strong likelihood of success. The ruling only applies to Aguilar, impacting his college career.

Aguilar transferred to Tennessee after playing at Appalachian State. He completed 67.3% of his passes for 3,565 yards with 24 touchdowns. His case references the time-sensitive nature of his situation. The delay would prevent him from preparing for the upcoming season.

This situation echoes a previous case involving Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. Pavia's lawsuit challenged NCAA rules on junior college eligibility. Pavia's case resulted in a preliminary injunction. The NCAA appealed, but issued a blanket waiver. Aguilar's situation hinges on the outcome of Pavia's case. He needs a decision soon to ensure his eligibility.