Nico Iamaleava News, Rumors, Updates - UCLA Bruins

UCLA stays unbeaten by speeding past Minnesota with a two-play, 150-yard burst by Aidan Mizell

The UCLA Bruins used two 75-yard touchdown passes from Ty Dieffenbach to Aidan Mizell on consecutive possessions in the fourth quarter to speed away from the Minnesota Gophers in a...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

No. 5 UCLA turns up the speed late to stay unbeaten with 34-20 win at Minnesota

Ty Dieffenbach threw two 75-yard touchdown passes to Aidan Mizell in the fourth quarter for No. 5 UCLA, as the Bruins sped away from Minnesota to stay undefeated with a 34-20 victo...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

UCLA, still unbeaten and ranked No. 5, hits the road to face a Minnesota team in full big-game mode

The unbeaten UCLA Bruins are playing this week at Minnesota where field storms became the norm last month

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 4 Notre Dame's win over No. 1 Miami is payback for 2025 and solidifies its positioning for CFP

No. 4 Notre Dame had its game against No. 1 Miami circled on the calendar for a year and it was well worth the wait

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

College football Week 10: No. 1 Miami at No. 4 Notre Dame is the biggest of 6 Top 25 matchups

College football fans with an appetite for large portions of high-stakes games should be pleased with the Week 10 menu

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

AP Top 25 live updates: Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks Top 5

Miami holds on to its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the third week after defeating North Carolina

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Unbeaten No. 7 UCLA hosts Nevada with an 8-0 start in sight

No. 7 UCLA is playing with a target on its back as one of only three unbeaten teams in the nation

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava 'heartbroken' as injury ends his season

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava says he's heartbroken his season has ended due to injury

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava releases statement after season-ending injury UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava released a statement after his severe knee injury.

OCTOBER 29 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Plans to return to UCLA in 2027 Iamaleava (leg) plans to run it back with the Bruins in 2027, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Iamaleava underwent surgery after suffering a season-ending injury against Oregon in Week 6. He was already confirmed to be done for the year, but now he's reportedly indicated to UCLA that he plans to return. His replacement, Ty Dieffenbach, has played solid in his stead, but the Bruins look to have their QB1 for next season locked down.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

No. 9 UCLA rallies past Michigan State 28-10 for its first 7-0 start since 2005

Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown pass and handed off for three others as No. 9 UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Why UCLA Is The Best Betting Story Of The Season

The overachieving Bruins, led by a first-year head coach, are the surprise of the college football season so far. How are the books sizing t...

OCTOBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Sammy’s Sportsbook Whispers: Why UCLA Is The Best Betting Story Of The Season

How Backup QBs Are Impacting The Success Or Demise Of College Football Teams

Across college football, many teams have turned to their backup quarterback. Here's how it's impacting their seasons.

OCTOBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

How Backup QBs Are Impacting The Success Or Demise Of College Football Teams

UCLA loses QB Nico Iamaleava for season after severe knee injury that requires surgery

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the rest of the season for ninth-ranked UCLA after undergoing knee surgery

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Set to undergo surgery Iamaleava is set to undergo surgery on his leg, per Ben Bloch of the California Post.

Impact Iamaleava was already reported to be ruled out for the 2026 season, but now we know the quarterback is officially undergoing leg surgery. He'll look to return in 2027 for his fifth year, but for now, UCLA figures to keep rolling with Ty Dieffenbach under center.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Dieffenbach's stunning rise: UCLA's former 3rd-string QB leads unbeaten Bruins

Ty Dieffenbach has gone from third-string to starting quarterback for undefeated UCLA, leading the 12th-ranked Bruins to a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

No. 12 UCLA stays unbeaten at 6-0, tops Wisconsin 17-7 with a backup QB

Backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach shined in his first start for UCLA, leading the Bruins to a 6-0 record with a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

CFB Pick 'Em: Top Week 7 Games, Including Ohio State-Indiana, Notre Dame-BYU

FOX Sports' college football pick 'em breakdown for Week 7's top games.

OCTOBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

CFB Pick 'Em: Top Week 7 Games, Including Ohio State-Indiana, Notre Dame-BYU

College Football Week 7 Expert Picks, Predictions For Ohio State-Indiana And More

Here are FOX Sports' expert picks for Week 7 of the college football season.

OCTOBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Week 7 Expert Picks, Predictions For Ohio State-Indiana And More

Loaded Big Ten schedule includes an Ohio State-Indiana matchup of the last two national champions

The winners of the last two national champions face off Saturday when No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State in the biggest game of a loaded Big Ten schedule

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Bob Chesney, UCLA Bruins Top List In AP Big Ten Midseason Awards

Bob Chesney and his UCLA Bruins, Jeremiah Smith and Oregon head the list of AP Big Ten midseason awards after Week 6 of the football season.

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Bob Chesney, UCLA Bruins Top List In AP Big Ten Midseason Awards

UCLA Has 'Serious Concern' QB Nico Iamaleava Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

Nico Iamaleava is expected to remain out indefinitely with the knee injury. While a final timeline remains pending a full medical evaluation...

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

UCLA Has 'Serious Concern' QB Nico Iamaleava Will Miss The Rest Of The Season

UCLA coach Bob Chesney: 'Serious concern' QB Nico Iamaleava could miss season

UCLA coach Bob Chesney says there's “serious concern” that quarterback Nico Iamaleava could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava's season imperiled by serious knee injury UCLA might have just had their CFP hopes derailed with the latest injury news.

OCTOBER 12 • NYPOST.COM

Nico Iamaleava's injury update confirms UCLA's worst fear This is a punch to the gut for the undefeated Bruins.

OCTOBER 12 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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