Nico Iamaleava ranks sixth among Big Ten quarterbacks, USA TODAY says
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Last updated Aug 19, 2026
UCLA junior quarterback Nico Iamaleava was ranked sixth in a USA TODAY list of Big Ten quarterbacks. The ranking comes after a mixed first year in Westwood, and he is expected to better showcase his abilities under new head coach Bob Chesney. Iamaleava, a transfer from Tennessee, completed 208 of 323 pass attempts for 1,928 yards, with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions last season. The top five quarterbacks in the rankings were Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, Desmond Williams Jr., Josh Hoover, and Jayden Maiava. Iamaleava's performance will be watched closely as the season progresses.
- •Iamaleava was ranked sixth among Big Ten quarterbacks by USA TODAY.
- •He completed 208 passes for 1,928 yards last season.
- •Bob Chesney is the new head coach at UCLA.
- •Top five ranked quarterbacks include players from Ohio State and Oregon.
- •Chesney's previous offense ranked ninth in points per game last season.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Where did USA TODAY rank UCLA junior Nico Iamaleava among Big Ten QBs?
""After a hit-or-miss first year at UCLA, Iamaleava will get a better chance to showcase his skill set under new coach Bob Chesney."
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