UCLA head coach Bob Chesney heaps praise on QB Nico Iamaleava

March 10, 2026

By Bjorn Bergstrom, College Sports Wire via Yahoo Sports: The last year and a half have been a whirlwind for Nico Iamaleava.

The former five-star quarterback went from leading the Tennessee Volunteers to their first College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 to departing from the program prior to spring practices with NIL believed to be a major factor. He eventually landed with the UCLA Bruins, immediately stepping in as the starter ahead of the 2025 campaign.

But then the Bruins turned in a season that couldn’t have been more of a disaster.

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UCLA head coach Bob Chesney heaps praise upon QB Nico Iamaleava

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava decided to stay with the program despite a coaching change, and he's already impressing his new head coach.

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