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Nico Iamaleava is 'going to UCLA' due to Vols' 'offense'
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Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava reportedly found a new school to play for.
Colin Cowherd announced Iamaleava will play for UCLA .
"I am told — moments ago — Nico Iamaleava is going to UCLA ," Cowherd said . "Family still claims it's not about the money, it's about the Vol football offense. I was not told what the Bruins are paying."
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Iamaleava entered the NCAA transfer portal on Wednesday with a do not contact tag. The NCAA transfer portal opened Wednesday and will close April 25.
The 6-foot-6, 220-pound signal-caller appeared in 18 games for the Vols during the 2023-24 seasons. He completed 241-of-379 passing attempts for 2,930 yards, 21 touchdowns and five interceptions. Iamaleava recorded 435 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 129 attempts for the Vols.
Tennessee is expected to pursue a quarterback in the NCAA transfer portal to replace Iamaleava on the roster. The Vols have redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and early enrollee freshman George MacIntyre on the roster at quarterback.
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