Star Tennessee Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Transfers to UCLA

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Controversial former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava commits to UCLA

The addition of Iamaleava leaves in doubt the future of Joey Aguilar, who spent the first three weeks of spring practice as UCLA’s presumed starting quarterback next season after putting up prolific numbers at Appalachian State.

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ESPN: 'Formal decision' between UCLA and Nico Iamaleava 'expected in near future'

The UCLA football coaching staff has spoken to the team’s quarterbacks about the “expected transfer” addition of former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

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Nico Iamaleava expected to join UCLA after coaches tell other QBs his plan: reports

ESPN reported that Iamaleava was seeking a deal worth $4 million for next season with Tennessee, which he led to the College Football Playoff last season.

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What UCLA football’s expectations should be with Nico Iamaleava transfer now official

Nico Iamalea will play for the UCLA Bruins in 2025. He left the NIL earlier in the year. The Bruins finished 14th out of 18 teams in the Pac-12 last season. They were tied for 116th in first downs and 47th in passing offense.

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Reports: Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava transfers to UCLA after parting ways with the Vols

Nico Iamaleava and his camp wanted to renegotiate his NIL deal. The day before the winter portal ended in January, his representatives asked for his deal to be increased to the $4 million range. Tennessee did not redo his deal. He threw for 2,616 yards and 19 touchdowns during his redshirt freshman campaign.

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REPORT: UCLA Confirms Iamaleava's Commitment

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava is expected to sign with UCLA. UCLA has not confirmed the news, but has said a formal decision is expected in the near future. Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd had reported last week that the deal was in the works. The former Tennessee quarterback hails from Downey, California.

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Nico Iamaleava announces transfer destination

Nico Iamaleava will join the UCLA football team. The former Tennessee quarterback took to Instagram to confirm the commitment. "This decision was incredibly difficult, and truthfully, not something I expected to make this soon," he said. "I trust God's timing, and I believe He’s leading me where I need to be"

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Former Tennessee Volunteers QB, NIL Superstar Officially Commits to UCLA Bruins

Nico Iamaleava has officially committed to the Bruins after a couple of days of speculation. The 20-year-old had left Tennessee after reportedly being upset with his NIL money and requesting a raise. He had been seeking $4 million, which was up from his current $2.2 million deal.

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Nico Iamaleava transfer: QB sends heartfelt statement about time at Tennessee in UCLA commitment

On Sunday, former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava announced he is transferring to UCLA. He released a statement on Instagram.

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Nico Iamaleava Officially Announces Commitment to UCLA

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has officially committed to UCLA. This comes after Tennessee and Josh Heupel announced they were moving on from the former five-star amidst contract negotiations. North Carolina and Tulane both have reportedly stepped out of the recruitment of the SEC signal caller.

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Nico Iamaleava transfer: What does UCLA's QB addition mean for Joey Aguilar?

Nico Iamaleava is leaving Tennessee to join the UCLA football team. The transfer was expected to be a one-year deal, but now it could be longer. The Bruins are looking for a new quarterback to replace the departed Ethan Garbers. The team is also looking to add a running back to its roster.

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Nico Iamaleava Makes Transfer to UCLA Instagram Official

Nico Iamaleava announced his transfer to UCLA on Instagram. The former Tennessee quarterback entered the transfer portal more than a week ago. The presumption is that he will be the Bruins' starting quarterback. He completed 63.8% of his passes for 2,616 yards last season.

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Nico Iamaleava joining UCLA after departing Tennessee for transfer portal

Nico Iamaleava announced his transfer to UCLA on Instagram. The move comes after Tennessee cut ties with the quarterback last week. He reportedly wanted to renegotiate his NIL contract with the Volunteers. The deal was reportedly worth more than $2 million per year.

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Nico Iamaleava officially signs with UCLA: Ex-Tennessee star QB heading back home amid NIL saga

Nico Iamaleava was 247Sports' top-ranked player in the portal. Tennessee moved on from the Southern California native ahead of its April 13 spring game and the opening of the spring portal window. The quarterback also confirmed his commitment to the Bruins in a post on Instagram.

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