Nico Iamaleava is one of the most talented players on this UCLA roster, and he may hold the key to the Bruins reaching their ceiling this season. As the Bruins gear up for some more difficult competition, the situation in front of Iamaleava seems like his best opportunity to perform well, arguably in his career.
The UCLA offense was on another level against Purdue, and multiple players made an impact on the final score. Within the offense, three players stood out as guys who we haven’t seen make much of an impact this season, but they were able to step up and put together the best performances we’ve seen from them this season.
The first two weeks for quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not live up to the heights of the talent that he has. While there’s still room to grow as the season progresses, Week Three provided viewers with a much better picture of the quarterback that Iamaleava can be.
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Former NFL quarterback and UCLA Bruins special advisor Derek Carr spoke highly of UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava. In a segment of his podcast Home Grown in August, Carr spoke glowingly about the 6’5″ QB, now in his second season with UCLA after two years at Tennessee.
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
Every game on the schedule is important, but Saturday's becomes even more significant for Purdue. The Boilermakers open the 2026 Big Ten season on the road against UCLA, hoping to bounce back after suffering a 38-36 double-overtime loss to Wake Forest last weekend.
We have a full slate in the Big Ten this week with all 18 teams in action across 16 games. Conference play gets underway as well, with USC and UCLA kicking things off.
Through the first two weeks of the season, UCLA is 2-0. There’s certainly a lot to be excited about in Westwood, as the new era of UCLA football under Bob Chesney is already off to a great start in 2026.
Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava was very honest on Saturday night after a tough game against San Diego State. UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava didn’t mince words on Saturday night after a 28-10 win over San Diego State.
For two straight weeks to start the season, UCLA has put out a phenomenal product on the ground and left a bit to be desired through the air. In Week One, the Bruins rushed for 277 yards, and all six of UCLA’s total touchdowns came on the ground.
There were plenty of mixed reactions throughout UCLA’s Week 2 win against San Diego State. For the most part, fans started off very disappointed after the sluggish start that the UCLA offense showed.
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The Bruins improved to 2-0 with a 28-10 win over San Diego State, fueled by a fourth-quarter explosion that ultimately put the Aztecs to bed. There’s a lot to like about UCLA’s performance in their home opener at the Rose Bowl, but also a lot of improvements you’d like to see made in the coming weeks.
Nico Iamaleava is coming off the worst year of his career. As UCLA enters a season with a ton of promise and Iamaleava’s NFL Draft hopes rely heavily on his performance this season, it’s safe to say that he’s under a lot of pressure to perform.
As the 2026 college football season kicks off, there are a few players on UCLA’s roster looking to improve their draft stock for the 2027 NFL Draft. Of course, the most notable name looking to improve his draft stock is none other than quarterback Nico Iamaleava.
The Bruins did a good enough job spreading the ball out in Week One, with seven different receivers getting a reception against Cal. Still, there are weapons available to Nico Iamaleava on the Bruins that didn’t see as much involvement in the offense as their talent suggests.
The UCLA Bruins have defeated the Cal Golden Bears 45-24 in Week One to start the season off with a bang. In the victory, much of the credit will go to the Bruins' ground attack, and deservingly so.
Former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava went down with an injury in UCLA’s win over California. Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava had to be helped off the field in UCLA’s 45-24 win over California on Saturday night.
Wayne Knight rushed for three touchdowns in his UCLA debut, but the Bruins' 45-24 win over host California on Saturday in Berkeley, Calif., came at a cost with quarterback Nico Iamaleava sustaining an apparent right leg injury.
UCLA is one day away from the beginning of its 2026 season. The Bruins have officially named their permanent captains for the 2026 season, but the interesting part of the announcement may not be the announcement itself.
UCLA football quarterback Nico Iamaleava has garnered new trust in Westwood. He rose to captain for the Bruins ahead of the 2026 season. But his messy Tennessee departure surfaces to this day.
The first full weekend of the college football season brings 91 games from Thursday through Monday. Here are five that are flying under the radar.
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava had to be assisted off the field Saturday after taking a huge hit in the closing stages of his team’s game against Maryland.
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