Nico Iamaleava Says Being Overlooked Will Fuel UCLA This Season
Summary
UCLA football is starting a new chapter with coach Bob Chesney after a tough previous season that ended with no wins and a coaching change. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, returning for his second year, feels the team being overlooked will motivate them to perform better this season.Key Facts
- UCLA had an 0-4 start last season, leading to a coaching change.
- Bob Chesney became UCLA’s head coach in December and is working to improve the team.
- Quarterback Nico Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee and is in his second season at UCLA.
- Iamaleava believes the team’s underdog status will drive them to play harder.
- UCLA’s first game of the 2026 season is on September 5 against California.
- Their home opener at the Rose Bowl is on September 12 against San Diego State.
- The first Big Ten conference game will be against Purdue on September 19 at the Rose Bowl.
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