Nico Iamaleava news
The gist
UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava has thrown no touchdown pass in back-to-back games for the first time since October 2024.
The Bruins are 2-0 but face Purdue in their Big Ten opener with their quarterback under scrutiny.
How it unfolded
- Sep 12, 2026UCLA beat San Diego State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl; Iamaleava went 14-of-22 for 151 yards with an interception and rushed 13 times for 57 yards.
- Sep 13, 2026Iamaleava said, "Obviously, game play from me. I think if we want to be able to win these big games, I think I have to play way better."
- Sep 14, 2026Reports noted Iamaleava has not thrown a touchdown pass in back-to-back games for the first time since October 2024, when he played for Tennessee.