Iamaleava Leads Bruins Into New Era | UCLA Bruins Football News

Nico Iamaleava is stepping into leadership as UCLA’s new captain, ready to turn the page on past drama and focus squarely on winning in 2026. After a rocky start under his previous coach, he bounced back with a breakout season — throwing for over 1,900 yards and 13 touchdowns, capped by a huge upset win against Penn State. Now, with new head coach Bob Chesney — who brought James Madison to the College Football Playoff — Iamaleava sees a fresh start filled with potential. He’s not chasing headlines or personal redemption; his only goal? Lead UCLA to victory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a3b56285ab4b30f