Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has reportedly transferred to UCLA, according to the Athletic. Iamaleava left Tennessee amid an alleged compensation dispute with the school's collective, with conflicting reports on the nature of the disagreement. He did not participate in team activities leading up to the spring game, where Coach Josh Heupel emphasized that no individual is above the team.
Iamaleava, who threw 19 touchdown passes in his sole season as Tennessee's starter, will now join UCLA as a highly anticipated addition to their quarterback lineup. The Southern California native, a former five-star recruit, will be vying for the starting quarterback position with the Bruins. UCLA struggled offensively in the previous season, ranking near the bottom in points per game, and Iamaleava's arrival brings renewed hope for an improved performance on the field.