Quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s transfer from the SEC to the Big Ten was arguably the most drama-filled move in college football this offseason. The junior took a moment to address some reasons behind his transfer Monday on UCLA football’s new “Chasing Saturdays” series.

The Nico Iamaleava NIL escapade at Tennessee ended up in, basically, a trade. Iamaleava left the program over a monetary dispute. He transferred to UCLA. And Aguilar transferred from UCLA to Tennessee.

DeShaun Foster has revamped UCLA's football team after a challenging first season. He brought in quarterback Nico Iamaleava from Tennessee and made significant changes to the coaching staff.