Iamaleava, UCLA and Big Ten
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Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava stunned the college football world last season when he decided to enter the transfer portal and go to UCLA.
When Nico Iamaleava announced his transfer from Tennessee back in the spring, it felt like the start of a feel-good homecoming story. The Long Beach native was headed west to UCLA,
Three months after Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee for UCLA and shook the college football world amidst the most significant contract dispute in the NIL era, the star quarterback finally broke his silence.
The new Bruins quarterback disputed reports about the reasons behind his dramatic departure from Knoxville and discussed his perspective on what happened.
Tennessee football standout Boo Carter missed numerous team activities, and team leaders confronted him. Now his status is uncertain.
Nico Iamaleava's departure from Tennessee this past spring did not go smoothly, as reports surfaced suggesting that Iamaleava was potentially seeking $4 million from the Volunteers next season as part of his name, image, and likeness deal with the school.
Nico Iamaleava spoke during Big Ten Media Days about his decision months after he suddenly left Tennessee to play for UCLA.
Bruins football head coach and alum DeShaun Foster has a positive outlook entering his second season leading the program. This offseason, UCLA secured the No. 1 transfer prospect available, quarterback Nico Iamaleava out of Tennessee.