Overview
- At Big Ten media days Iamaleava stated that increased NIL compensation was never his primary motivation in leaving Tennessee
- He highlighted his Samoan heritage and Long Beach roots as the driving force behind his transfer back to California
- UCLA coach DeShaun Foster lauded his playoff experience and said his addition could elevate the Bruins’ title prospects
- Iamaleava plans to leverage his dual-threat skills and winning mindset to restore a championship culture in Westwood
- Tennessee coach Josh Heupel has turned to Joey Aguilar, Jake Merklinger and George MacIntyre for his 2025 quarterback competition