The UCLA Bruins are getting serious this year. After a couple of underwhelming seasons, the Bruins’ singular focus is on leaving their mark Big Ten. This is evident from their decision to minimize media interactions, with HC DeShaun Foster putting a limit on player interviews. At the heart of this pivotal moment will be starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava , the five-star transfer from Tennessee who carries both towering expectations and lingering doubts amongst Bruin fans.

And yet, for all the talk about scheme fit, poise under pressure, and whether he can torch a Big 12 power like Utah in the opening game, Nico Iamaleava pointed back to something far simpler this week to the media. Home. The Downey native admitted there was nothing quite like being back in Southern California, s

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