Nico Iamaleava: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Bring Me The News / November 3

Gophers-UCLA preview: Minnesota has another golden opportunity to pull off a major upset

The Gophers nearly pulled off one of the biggest upset wins in modern program history against No. 4 Indiana, but they fell just short in overtime. No. 5-ranked UCLA now comes to Minneapolis, and Minnesota has a golden opportunity to bounce back with another upset win.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 30

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava’s Agent Breaks Silence After 'Heartbroken' Statement

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava sent an emotional message on Thursday while accepting that the 2026-27 college season is over for him. “Well, I’m heartbroken the way my season ended,” Iamaleava wrote on Instagram.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes a big decision on his future amid knee injury

Nico Iamaleava still has some unfinished business to take care of. The injured UCLA quarterback Iamaleava has decided not to leave for the NFL after the season, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported on Thursday.

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UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 29

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes plans for 2027 known

The UCLA Bruins are going to get quarterback Nico Iamaleava back for the 2027 season. This is huge news.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 29

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava sends heartfelt message following the tough news he received

Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out for the rest of the 2026 season. News broke earlier this month that UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the rest of the 2026 season due to a “severe” knee injury.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 28

2026 Week 9 Mountain West College Football Previews

The Mountain West sees only three conference matchups this week, but a pair of non-conference games keeps Halloween weekend from being too light. A few scary matchups could be in store this week as Nevada steps out of conference play to face powerhouse UCLA.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 26

2026 Week 9 Power Rankings for CFB Teams in the West

Tne week can change everything. Utah’s win over Houston and BYU’s loss to UCF flip the picture, once again. Now, there are only two undefeated teams out West.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 20

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava officially learns his status for the rest of the 2026 college football season

EarliThe former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback is in his second season with the UCLA Bruins. There were some mixed reports earlier this season on the injury status of UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / October 19

UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava has ‘severe’ knee injury that requires surgery

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney stopped short of saying starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava would miss the rest of the 2026 season when he spoke with reporters on Monday, but reading between the lines suggests little hope for a fast return.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 19

QB Nico Iamaleava’s UCLA Future Faces Awkward Question as Bruins Earn 'Better' Verdict Amid Injury Exit

Nico Iamaleava’s season-ending injury had many writing off UCLA’s season, but Saturday’s performance against Wisconsin told a different story. The Bruins delivered one of their strongest outings yet, and suddenly, the conversation has shifted back to their injured QB, with some awkward questions demanding answers.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 17

6 College Football Teams On Upset Alert In Week 7

Six top-25 teams went down in Week 6, marking the third straight weekend where at least five ranked teams fell short. That included a shocker at the Cotton Bowl, with Oklahoma making an improbable comeback to bury No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

3 UCLA Players Who Must Step Up After Iamaleava Injury

In case you missed it, quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been sidelined for the remainder of the season with a knee injury, and the Bruins' perfect season could potentially be in jeopardy.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / October 14

UCLA’s New QB Faces a Defining Test This Week

UCLA’s 5-0 start has put the Bruins in one of the most intriguing positions in all of college football. Few expected UCLA to stand where they do currently, and Nico Iamaleava’s season-ending knee injury creates a brand-new challenge for this team.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 13

National CFB Personality Likes Badgers' Chances at No. 12 UCLA: 'Good Matchup for Them'

The Bruins are in an interesting position through Week 6 of the 2026 college football season. UCLA sits at a perfect 5-0 in year one under new head coach Bob Chesney.

College Football News / EasySportz / October 13

UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Out for the Season With Knee Injury

The UCLA Bruins have suffered a major blow to their season, as starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign with a knee injury.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Ducks' Dan Lanning Announces Punishment Decision on Bear Alexander After Nico Iamaleava Punch

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning has made a disciplinary decision on defensive lineman Bear Alexander after video showed him striking UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava in the helmet during Saturday’s 17-15 loss.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

UCLA gets bad news about QB Nico Iamaleava

The UCLA Bruins’ resurgent season is suddenly in crisis due to an injury to quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury he suffered in UCLA’s win over Oregon on Saturday, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 12

Reports: UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava (knee) likely done for season

UCLA's reemergence was thrust into doubt Monday with multiple reports saying that quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a left knee injury.

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / October 12

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava likely to miss remainder of season

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava likely to miss remainder of season with knee injury

UCLA is off to a great start in 2026, but things just got much more difficult for the Bruins as they push for a CFB Playoff spot.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / October 10

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava (leg) leaves game vs. Oregon

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered an apparent leg injury just before halftime of the No. 21 Bruins' Big Ten Conference game at No. 13 Oregon on Saturday.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 10

UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava makes an embarrassing mistake against Oregon

Nico Iamaleava got an ill-timed case of the butter fingers during Saturday’s pivotal game. No. 21-ranked UCLA played Saturday against No. 13-ranked Oregon.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 10