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UCLA quarterback Iamaleava embraces winning standard set by coach Chesney

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:58 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

UCLA quarterback Iamaleava embraces winning standard set by coach Chesney
Summary

Nico Iamaleava, UCLA's starting quarterback, spoke at media day about the team's commitment to a winning culture under new head coach Bob Chesney. Iamaleava emphasized the importance of a day-by-day approach, stating that the team has set a clear expectation to win following a challenging 2025 season where they finished 3-9. The Bruins are looking to improve throughout the 2026 season, focusing on their preparations rather than external expectations.

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  • •Nico Iamaleava attended UCLA's media day on August 6, 2026.
  • •Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee to UCLA last summer.
  • •The Bruins finished 3-9 overall and 3-6 in conference play in 2025.
  • •Iamaleava stresses a focus on daily improvement and winning culture.
  • •Bob Chesney is the new head coach aiming to enhance team standards.
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  • 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA QB Iamaleava has fully bought into standard set by new HC Chesney
What they're saying
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"We have an expectation, and that is to win. Coach Ches set that standard, we realized that and we're buying into that."

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