Nico Iamaleava: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 29

UCLA Star QB Named to Maxwell Award Watch List

Transfer redshirt sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava was named to the 89th Maxwell Award Watch List, announced by The Maxwell Football Club. The award is given to college football's most outstanding player each year.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 28

National media outlet predicts when former Tennessee Vols QB Nico Iamaleava will lose his first game with the UCLA Bruins

A few months ago, quarterback Nico Iamaleava was gearing up to lead the Tennessee Vols against the Syracuse Orange to open the 2025 college football season.

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College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 27

Nico Iamaleava Has Eyes Set On NFL This Season

Nico Iamaleava enters this college football season as one of the most polarizing players in the nation. However, as evidenced in his podium appearance at Big Ten Media Days, he's focused on one thing -- making it to the next level.

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College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 27

A Motion for UCLA's Nico Iamaleava's New Nickname

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 27

'It was weird' - UCLA head coach Deshaun Foster doesn't understand one aspect of the drama surrounding Nico Iamaleava's transfer

UCLA head coach Deshaun Foster doesn't quite understand some of the drama surrounding quarterback Nico Iamaleava's departure from the Tennessee Vols earlier

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 27

Iamaleava Draws Inspiration From NFL Stars Who Mirror His Playstyle

On the surface, it may not quite seem like UCLA's star transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava is a fiery competitor, but he is. And his appearances at Big Ten Media Days proved as much.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 26

Foster: UCLA's Iamaleava is an 'Exceptional Talent'

UCLA Bruins head coach DeShaun Foster made the rounds at Big Ten Media Days and left fans and public media with a better taste in their mouths than he did last year at this time.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 26

ESPN says Joey Aguilar is 'far better' than Nico Iamaleava at a key skill and it will be crucial for the Tennessee Vols' offense

ESPN thinks new Tennessee Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar is "far better" at a specific skill than former UT quarterback Nico Iamaleava. And it's a skill

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / July 26

UCLA football got transfer portal ‘discounts’ after Nico Iamaleava signing

There is a different feel around UCLA football coming into the 2025 season after the Bruins shockingly added star quarterback Nico Iamaleava in the spring transfer window from Tennessee.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 25

UCLA head coach Deshaun Foster reportedly wasn't 'forthcoming' with Joey Aguilar during the Nico Iamaleava transfer saga

When Nico Iamaleava left the Tennessee Vols for the UCLA Bruins near the end of spring practice, no one’s world was turned more upside down than Joey Aguilar’s. Aguilar was set to be the Bruins' starting quarterback in 2025.

Nico Iamaleava clears the air on decision to transfer to UCLA

On Thursday, new University of California, Los Angeles quarterback Nico Iamaleava took to the podium for the first time as a Bruin, marking a major shift in how NIL deals can quickly change team dynamics and narratives.

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College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 25

UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Addresses Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Relationship

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning made headlines earlier this offseason after surprisingly having his name reportedly involved in the Tennessee Volunteers' transfer portal saga with starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 25

Nico Iamaleava gets asked about the rumors that he left the Tennessee Vols in part because of concerns about the offensive line

There's been plenty of speculation over the last couple of months about why Nico Iamaleava decided to leave the Tennessee Vols for the UCLA Bruins. From

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 25

Former Vols QB Nico Iamaleava comments on Joey Aguilar transferring from UCLA to Tennessee

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava will be the starter for the UCLA Bruins this fall. Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee to UCLA in April.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 25

Bruins' Iamaleava Sets the Record Straight at Media Days

After unceremoniously leaving the Tennessee Volunteers three months ago in what could have been labeled as the biggest college football contract dispute, Nico Iamaleava wanted to set the record straight on Thursday at the Big Ten Media Days.

College Football News / Field Level Media / July 24

Big Ten media days: Nico Iamaleava wants UCLA vying for titles

Nico Iamaleava spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since his April transfer saga and claimed money was not his primary motivator for leaving Tennessee for UCLA.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 24

'I hope every Tennessee fan understands that' - UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava explains why he left the Tennessee Vols

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava spoke to reporters on Thursday for the first time since leaving Knoxville for Los Angeles. Iamaleava,

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / July 24

Why UCLA football’s Nico Iamaleava feels rejuvenated after Tennessee drama

Nico Iamaleava became one of the biggest stories of the 2025 college football offseason when he decided to leave Tennessee for UCLA. While not the way he had his summer mapped out, the quarterback is more than ready to have a big season with the Bruins.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / July 21

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CFB is big business and Tennessee's AD believes fans understand

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