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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes a big decision on his future amid knee injury

Nico Iamaleava still has some unfinished business to take care of. The injured UCLA quarterback Iamaleava has decided not to leave for the NFL after the season, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported on Thursday. Iamaleava instead intends to return to …

Nico Iamaleava looks on

UCLA gets bad news about QB Nico Iamaleava

The UCLA Bruins’ resurgent season is suddenly in crisis due to an injury to quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Iamaleava is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury he suffered in UCLA’s win over Oregon on Saturday, per …

Nico Iamaleava losing the ball

UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava makes an embarrassing mistake against Oregon

Nico Iamaleava got an ill-timed case of the butter fingers during Saturday’s pivotal game. No. 21-ranked UCLA played Saturday against No. 13-ranked Oregon. In the first quarter at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., disaster struck for the Bruins …

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava getting tackled from behind

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava helped off the field after brutal blindside tackle

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava had to be assisted off the field Saturday after taking a huge hit in the closing stages of his team’s game against Maryland. The Bruins led the Terrapins 14-10 just before the two-minute timeout at the Rose Bowl …

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Fans said same thing about UCLA’s embarrassing loss

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava caused significant controversy when he split with Tennessee in search of more NIL money elsewhere. Already set to earn roughly $2.2 million in 2025, Iamaleava and his representatives were reportedly pursuing an NIL …

Nico Iamaleava looks on

New details emerge about Nico Iamaleava’s Tennessee drama

A new report on quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s relationship with Tennessee suggests issues existed between the two sides long before he ultimately decided to leave the program. A new story from Chris Low, Max Olson and Adam Rittenberg of ESPN …

Nico Iamaleava makes statement about his Tennessee departure

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava has officially decided on his new school, and made a statement about his controversial transfer. Iamaleava has committed to UCLA, he announced Sunday on Instagram. That confirms previous reporting that said the quarterback …

Nico Iamaleava looks on

Report: Nico Iamaleava has decided on his next school

Nico Iamaleava has made a decision about his next school. Iamaleava is set to transfer to UCLA, according to two different reports. Colin Cowherd reported the news on Wednesday and added that Iamaleava’s family says the quarterback left …

Urban Meyer in a dress shirt

Urban Meyer has surprising take on Nico Iamaleava situation

Urban Meyer offered a rather surprising take on quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s departure from the Tennessee Volunteers. Meyer said on “The Triple Option” podcast that the Volunteers are “screwed” because of the Iamaleava …

Nico Iamaleava’s camp says QB left Tennessee for 1 reason other than money

Nico Iamaleava has entered the NCAA transfer portal following a reported dispute with Tennessee over his NIL deal, but the quarterback’s camp is claiming the falling out was not about money. Tennessee decided to part ways with Iamaleava after …

Nico Iamaleava looks on

Report: Nico Iamaleava could encounter 1 major issue with transfer

Nico Iamaleava is set to enter the transfer portal after Tennessee was unwilling to meet his NIL demands, and the quarterback could reportedly encounter a big issue while negotiating with other schools. Tennessee decided to part ways with Iamaleava …

Odds listed for Nico Iamaleava’s next team

Nico Iamaleava is leaving Tennessee over an NIL dispute and looking for his next school. Odds have now been listed for where he will end up next. Iamaleava did not attend Tennessee’s spring practice on Friday over a pay dispute. He reportedly …

Nico Iamaleava looks on

Nico Iamaleava reportedly drawing interest from 3 teams

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava is reportedly receiving interest from three schools after leaving Tennessee and entering the transfer portal. UCLA, North Carolina, and Tulane have some level of interest in Iamaleava, according to Pete Nakos of On3. UCLA …

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Nico Iamaleava could face major issue after leaving Tennessee

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava might be facing an issue as he prepares to enter the transfer portal. New reports suggest several potential landing spots have already decided not to pursue Iamaleava once he enters the portal. John Brice of …

Josh Heupel in a headset

Tennessee coach has telling quote about Nico Iamaleava

Tennessee Volunteers coach Josh Heupel offered a telling quote about quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s NIL controversy and departure. Heupel on Saturday discussed Iamaleava’s decision to enter the transfer portal after failing to come to a new …

Nico Iamaleava looks on

Report: Tennessee makes major decision on QB Nico Iamaleava

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been seeking a new NIL deal from the school, and it does not sound like he is going to get one. The Volunteers have decided to move on from Iamaleava, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports. Tennessee head coach …

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