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The Latest Nico Iamaleava Hot Take Following Utah Blunder

Week 1 of college football, when even the most irrational overreactions are taken somewhat seriously. But when you're Nico Iamaleava and the UCLA Bruins, the conversation around an embarrassing 43-10 season opener against Utah doesn't seem irrational in the slightest bit.

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Anthony Jones Visiting UCLA Gives Recruiting a Massive Boost

The UCLA Bruins have finally begun their season as they started the season off on Saturday night, which didn't go exactly how they had hoped, even though they had all the expectation in the world to at least make some noise following a fantastic off-season that took place.

Nico Iamaleava News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 1

Why Nico Iamaleava's Underwhelming Debut Could Stun UCLA Recruiting

The UCLA Bruins are one of the better teams in the country when it comes to a plethora of different things; however, one thing that is worth noting as the fact that they didn't play exactly how they wanted to and their season opener that took place on Saturday.

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 1

UCLA Among Steepest Drops in Updated ESPN FPI

DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins' offseason hype may have even had the numbers fooled. Entering the season as the 52nd-ranked team on ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI), the analytics projected the Bruins to be a serviceable team in Foster's second season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / September 1

How UCLA's 2025 Opponents Did in Week 1

UCLA endured one of its worst opening weeks in recent memory after its 43-10 blowout loss to the Utah Utes on Saturday. All the Bruins (0-1) can do now is look forward to Week 2 against UNLV in Las Vegas to try and recoup a devastating loss.

Nico Iamaleava News / College Football Talk / August 31

Nico Iamaleava struggles in UCLA debut, sacked 4 times in 43-10 loss to Utah

Highly touted Tennessee transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava's debut game for the UCLA Bruins left much to be desired, but he's only been with the program since early August.

College Football News / LAFB Network / August 31

UCLA Football Have No Good Answers After Big Blowout: ‘We Just Played A Good Team’

UCLA Football’s season opener against Utah ended in a 43-10 rout that exposed inexperience, inconsistency, and execution problems on both sides of the ball.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 31

UCLA Commit Matthew Muasau Nearing Top of Prep Team Rankings

There are many things that you look for when it comes to recruiting talented prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, in any recruiting class, as those prospects will be looking to commit to programs that want them for their talent and want them to contribute very early.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

Is Iamaleava already regretting move to UCLA after poor debut?

Is QB Nico Iamaleava already regretting move to UCLA after poor debut?

Iamaleava transferred to UCLA in April after reportedly holding out of spring practice over an NIL dispute.

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 31

Pair of UCLA Commits Set for Season Debut

The UCLA Bruins have already landed multiple different commits in the 2026 recruiting class. I continue to look for the best of the best when it comes

DeShaun Foster News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 31

What DeShaun Foster Said After 43-10 UCLA Loss

The offseason hype may have been just that after DeShaun Foster and the UCLA Bruins were outclassed by the Utah Utes to open the season, 43-10. Much of the disappointment comes after an offseason filled with immense hype and anticipation for the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 30

Overlooking UCLA's 2027 Recruiting Class Entering the Season

The UCLA Bruins bring a lot to the table when it comes to recruiting players from many different classes as this is something that they have already shown

Mick Cronin News / Sporting News / August 29

Mick Cronin’s Bruins earn high seed in latest ESPN March Madness projections

Mick Cronin’s UCLA Bruins may have suffered a tough second-round loss in last year’s March Madness Tournament (67-58 to No. 2 Tennessee), but things are looking up this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 29

Bruins Commits Madden and Malaki Set For Massive Game

The UCLA Bruins have many different commits in the 2026 recruiting class, as they have done a great job across the nation. As they have dipped their toes in multiple different states just to show their ability to not only recruit locally, but also recruit players nationally, as they have gone to the most unique states across the board.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / August 29