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Nico Iamaleava Transfers to UCLA, Triggering Quarterback Shake-Up

The former Tennessee quarterback's move prompts Joey Aguilar's transfer to Tennessee and brings Nico's younger brother Madden to UCLA.

Overview

  • Nico Iamaleava officially announced his transfer to UCLA after parting ways with Tennessee following a dispute over NIL terms.
  • Tennessee has responded by acquiring UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar, completing what many are calling an unofficial quarterback swap.
  • Iamaleava's younger brother, Madden, is also set to join UCLA after entering the transfer portal from Arkansas.
  • Iamaleava's NIL deal with UCLA remains undisclosed, but it reportedly falls short of the $4 million annual figure he sought from Tennessee.
  • Iamaleava's transfer highlights growing player leverage in college football, fueled by NIL opportunities and the transfer portal.