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Nico Iamaleava Set to Lead UCLA After Transfer From Tennessee

He frames the move home as a choice guided by family priorities.

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Overview

  • Head coach DeShaun Foster praised Iamaleava’s leadership and competitiveness on Big Ten Network, saying he is eager to see him in live action.
  • The junior is UCLA’s expected starting quarterback after two weeks of fall camp, with Iamaleava describing growing comfort and chemistry with teammates.
  • Iamaleava did not participate in spring practice and joins a revamped roster with 55 newcomers and eight new assistants under new offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri.
  • UCLA opens Aug. 30 against Utah before marquee dates with No. 2 Penn State, No. 20 Indiana and a road trip to No. 3 Ohio State.
  • Tennessee has turned to former UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar as QB1, with Josh Heupel citing a no-show practice and lack of communication as the break with Iamaleava.