 By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
September 3, 2025
UCLA’s first game with Nico Iamaleava at QB went horribly, a 43-10 loss against Utah at home.
That makes this week’s game with UNLV, which has won two straight under new head coach Dan Mullen, a big showdown.
‘Locked On UCLA’ host Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer joins the show to discuss the matchup and the status of Bruin football.
This segment is from Wednesday’s episode of Locked On College Football with Spencer McLaughlin.
PRESSURE IS ON? Nico Iamaleava’s BRUTAL first game vs Utah sets up a MASSIVE game at UNLV for Foster.
  
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