Almost Leaving UCLA, Nico Iamaleava Reveals How Bob Chesney Convinced Him to Return

Almost Leaving UCLA, Nico Iamaleava Reveals How Bob Chesney Convinced Him to Return

UCLA’s 2026 hopes got a major boost when Nico Iamaleava announced his return to the Bruins for the next season. The sophomore QB was eyeing the 2026 NFL Draft but had a change of heart. That had a lot to do with who the program hired to coach the program.  Nico Iamaleava revealed that the hiring of coach Bob Chesney weighed too heavily on the decision and expressed his excitement to work with a winner. “Just looking at it from a different point …

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava returning after stellar 2025 season

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is returning for another season instead of declaring for the NFL draft. The school announced Iamaleava will be back for his second season with the Bruins in 2026. Iamaleava threw for 1,928 yards and 13 touchdowns…