# Nico Iamaleava’s Big Ten Bounce-Back | UCLA Bruins Football News

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Published: 2026-07-09T12:11:07+00:00
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Nico Iamaleava is poised for a breakout season with UCLA under new coach Bob Chesney, after a rocky start that saw him bounce from Tennessee to the Bruins. Last year, he threw for nearly 2,000 yards with 13 TDs and 7 picks, but now he’s being ranked as the No. 9 quarterback in the Big Ten — right in the thick of the conference’s elite. Behind him are proven stars like Dante Moore and Julian Sayin, but ahead of him are rising talents like Rocco Becht and Bryce Underwood — meaning Nico’s ceiling is high if he can deliver. With a revamped offense featuring explosive running back Wayne Knight (a Chesney import), and a new receiving corps led by Leland Smith and Landon Ellis, the Bruins are building a balanced attack. If Nico steps up, he could not only climb to top-five QB status in the Big Ten — he could also turn UCLA into a surprise contender. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa062e9382295304

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