Quarterback Nico Iamaleava might be questioning if he ought to’ve stayed with the Tennessee Volunteers after a tough Week 1 debut with the UCLA Bruins.
Iamaleava transferred to UCLA in April after reportedly holding out of spring apply over an NIL (identify, picture and likeness) dispute. Studies indicated he was searching for a $4M deal, regardless of already having a $2.4M deal.
Cash wasn’t the one issue. Iamaleava’s father was reportedly involved the Volunteers weren’t surrounding the QB with a powerful receiving corps and offensive line. His supporting forged at UCLA, nevertheless, seems no higher.
The Bruins rushed for 84 yards on 28 carries in Saturday’s 43-10 Week 1 dwelling loss to the Utah Utes.
With no sturdy run sport, the 20-year-old passer flopped. He went 11-of-22 passing for 136 yards, one landing and one interception. Iamaleava additionally took 4 sacks.
“We acquired punched within the mouth,” the QB mentioned in a postgame information convention.
In the meantime, Iamaleava’s alternative, Joey Aguilar, appeared sharp throughout a 45-26 thrashing of the Syracuse Orange. The Appalachian State switch accomplished 16-of-28 passes for 247 yards and three TDs, together with a 73-yarder to broad receiver Braylon Staley.
