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UCLA Shakeup Puts Nico Iamaleava’s Future in Play as Transfer Window Runs to Oct. 15

A midseason transfer would end his 2025 season, with his next eligible game not until 2026.

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) following the loss against the Utah Utes during the second half at Rose Bowl.
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava leaves the field after the Bruins were beat by Utah 43-10 in their season opener Aug. 30, 2025, at the Rose Bowl. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • Interim coach Tim Skipper said Wednesday that no UCLA players have entered the portal since DeShaun Foster’s Sept. 14 firing.
  • By NCAA rule, the 30-day post–coach departure window allows Iamaleava to notify through Oct. 15 but not to play elsewhere this year.
  • UCLA is 0-3 with a scoring average of 14.3 points, and Big Ten play opens at Northwestern on Saturday.
  • If he leaves, UCLA’s quarterback options are redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan and freshman Madden Iamaleava, with transfer Pierce Clarkson suspended indefinitely.
  • Iamaleava said he is leaning on his faith and staying vocal as speculative reports and social posts link possible destinations, including Colorado.