Nico Iamaleava Explains No. 9 Jersey Switch at UCLA

9 months ago

Nico Iamaleava Explains No. 9 Jersey Switch at UCLA

The former Tennessee QB will wear No. 9 instead of No. 8 at UCLA, saying, “I have seven siblings and my two parents…that’s nine.” Head coach DeShaun Foster praised him as “a playoff quarterback” with “sky is the limit” potential. Iamaleava, who threw 19 TDs for the Vols in 2024, makes his Bruins debut Aug. 30 at Utah.

By Sauvik Banerjee

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9 months ago

Deion Sanders Still Shocked by Weed Tradition at Colorado Games

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Stephen A. Smith: Bill Belichick’s UNC Stint Won't Affect His Legacy

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Stephen A. Smith: Bill Belichick’s UNC Stint Won't Affect His Legacy

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Mel Kiper Predicts Arch Manning Will Stay at Texas Beyond 2025

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Mel Kiper Predicts Arch Manning Will Stay at Texas Beyond 2025

Kiper said Arch is unlikely to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, citing his limited starts. “That’s not the Manning way,” he noted. Manning, with 969 yards and nine TDs in relief duty last season, faces Ohio State this week. Kiper called it a “third start” test against “talent galore” but urged patience with the young QB.

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Marcus Freeman Reveals He Penned an Emotional Letter After Loss to Northern Illinois

One of the biggest shockers in CFB last season came when the unranked Northern Illinois defeated No.5 Notre Dame, 16-14. As per Freeman, the loss hurt the team so much that he wrote a letter to his team, urging them to stay resilient. The Irish responded with 13 straight victories before losing out to the Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship.

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