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UCLA QB Ty Dieffenbach exits Illinois clash with shoulder injury, Madden Iamaleava takes over

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The UCLA football team may be 9-0, but the Bruins are now down to their third string quarterback as Ty Dieffenbach had to be helped off the field in their game against the Illinois Fighting Illini. With less than a minute left in the second quarter and UCLA leading 10-0, Dieffenbach fell to the ground […] The post UCLA QB Ty Dieffenbach exits Illinois clash with shoulder injury, Madden Iamaleava takes over appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bob Chesney leads UCLA to first 9-0 record since 1998

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Nobody expected the UCLA Bruins to emerge as one of the top teams in the Big Ten this year. After last season’s painful 3-9 season, it seemed the Bruins would have been happy with a .500 season. In his first year at the helm, Bob Chesney has led the Bruins to their first 9-0 start […] The post Bob Chesney leads UCLA to first 9-0 record since 1998 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joel Klatt demands the CFP committee takes UCLA seriously after win over Minnesota

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UCLA football felt some disrespect despite the Bruins ranking fifth in the AP Poll. The College Football Playoff poll plugged UCLA at No. 8, behind two-loss Texas. Now the Bruins gained a vocal backer in Joel Klatt after beating Minnesota 34-20 Saturday. The verbose Fox Sports analyst dropped the mic with this statement directed toward […] The post Joel Klatt demands the CFP committee takes UCLA seriously after win over Minnesota appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why UCLA coach Bob Chesney isn’t resting on his laurels at 8-0

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Coach Bob Chesney is loving life in Los Angeles and the UCLA Bruins are 8-0 on the season, cruising toward a potential College Football Playoff spot after a 27-0 win over the Nevada Wolfpack in the Rose Bowl. The Bruins opened Week 9 up five places in the College Football Power Rankings, and lived up […] The post Why UCLA coach Bob Chesney isn’t resting on his laurels at 8-0 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“He Has No Future in the NFL”: CFB World Reacts to Nico Iamaleava Informing UCLA on Returning for 2027 Season

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Nico Iamaleava’s 2026 campaign with the UCLA Bruins was cut short due to an injury. During the team’s 17-15 Week 6 victory over the Oregon Ducks, he suffered a severe knee injury and is expected to miss the rest of the season. However, Iamaleava still has one year of eligibility left. According to a post by NFL […]

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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes a big decision on his future amid knee injury

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Nico Iamaleava still has some unfinished business to take care of. The injured UCLA quarterback Iamaleava has decided not to leave for the NFL after the season, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported on Thursday. Iamaleava instead intends to return to the Bruins for the 2027 NCAA season. Iamaleava, 22, transferred to UCLA from Tennessee … The post UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes a big decision on his future amid knee injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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UCLA quarterback wants to return in 2027 — but is there mutual interest?

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Signaling his unwavering loyalty, injured quarterback Nico Iamaleava intends to return to UCLA next season rather than enter the NFL draft or seek another school, agent Joe Barnes told the California Post on Thursday evening. The plan for Iamealava is to undergo surgery next week on his torn knee ligaments, Barnes said, with the procedure...

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Nico Iamaleava plans to return to UCLA football after crushing ACL injury ended 2026 season

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Nico Iamaleava’s 2026 season is over, but he’s not done writing his story with UCLA football. The UCLA Bruins star quarterback said that he intends to return to the program in 2027. “UCLA star quarterback Nico Iamaleava has indicated to the Bruins that he plans to return to UCLA next season instead of leaving for […] The post Nico Iamaleava plans to return to UCLA football after crushing ACL injury ended 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Injured UCLA quarterback addresses status in heartfelt social media post

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Nico Iamaleava expressed both anguish and resolve Thursday in his first public comments since he suffered a devastating knee injury. In an Instagram post, the UCLA quarterback acknowledged that he would be unable to return this season after getting crunched by two defenders earlier this month against Oregon. “Well, I’m heartbroken the way my season...

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College Football Bets: Picks Against Spread for Top-25 Week 9 Games

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Arizona-Texas Tech and Florida-Georgia are two of the top games to watch on Saturday. Athlon Sports has predictions for every top-25 game.

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UCLA’s undefeated streak hits mark not seen in over 20 years

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The culture shift in Westwood is continuing for UCLA football under Bob Chesney. The Bruins even overcame their latest scare involving quarterback Ty Dieffenbach to beat Michigan State 28-10. But this undefeated run hit unprecedented heights not seen in over 20 years.  The Bruins are now 7-0 overall, which hasn’t happened since the 2005 season. […] The post UCLA’s undefeated streak hits mark not seen in over 20 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach goes down with injury before halftime

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With one UCLA quarterback already watching in street clothes from the sideline, his replacement went down just before halftime Saturday. Ty Dieffenbach, who had filled in so capably for Nico Iamaleava over the last few games, got sandwiched between multiple Michigan State defenders and appeared to suffer a lower-body injury. Dieffenbach walked gingerly off the...

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MSU Football Dealt Potential Injury Blow Ahead of Clash WIth No.9 UCLA

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Michigan State football is dealing with a rough stretch and, unfortunately, for Spartan fans, it might get a lot worse. Already in the middle of a five-game losing streak and winless in Big 10 games, they now have to travel across the country to take on a top-10 ranked conference opponent in UCLA, and they might have to do it without their starting quarterback. The post MSU Football Dealt Potential Injury Blow Ahead of Clash WIth No.9 UCLA appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Biggest Frauds And Dark Horses In Every P4 Conference Heading Into The 2026 College Football Season

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The 2026 college football season is almost underway, and some teams are getting too much hype while a few playoff hopefuls are flying under the radar. Each conference has favorites and underdogs, but who can you really trust going into the 2026 season? These are the biggest dark horses and most overrated teams in every […] The post The Biggest Frauds And Dark Horses In Every P4 Conference Heading Into The 2026 College Football Season appeared first on BroBible.

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UCLA QB uses loophole to enter transfer portal

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In 2025, the NCAA decided to eliminate the spring transfer portal window in college football. That means players could only enter the portal from January 2 to January 16 this year. However, on Thursday, UCLA quarterback-turned-wide receiver Karson Gordon entered the portal as he used a rare loophole. According to Pete Nakos and Alex Byington … The post UCLA QB uses loophole to enter transfer portal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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‘Hard Kid To Bring Down’ — Bob Chesney Reveals Nico Iamaleava’s Visible Shift This Spring

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UCLA Bruins coach Bob Chesney, while evaluating his star quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, now requires a specific kind of mental exercise: remembering just how difficult the kid is to actually tackle. Following a recent spring session, Chesney didn’t just praise Iamaleava’s arm talent; he highlighted a fundamental shift in the quarterback’s comfort level and play style. […]

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UCLA Football Team Went All-Out For Lackluster Spring Game Crowd After Getting Fooled By USC

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UCLA closed out its college football spring practice period with its annual spring game on Saturday. The crowd did not reflect the expected attendance. It was nowhere close. A crowd of this size should actually be considered a win for any college football program outside of the southeast or midwest but a group of diabolical […] The post UCLA Football Team Went All-Out For Lackluster Spring Game Crowd After Getting Fooled By USC appeared first on BroBible.

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Nico Iamaleava Breaks Silence on UCLA’s $33.75M Bob Chesney Hire

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UCLA coach Bob Chesney hit the ground running after he was hired to replace DeShaun Foster, who was fired early in the season after an 0-3 start. Chesney, who led the James Madison Dukes to the College Football Playoff last season, was one of the most highly sought-after coaches in the country during the coaching […]

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