For the second straight week, Nebraska will have to deal with a mobile quarterback when the Cornhuskers travel to Westwood to take on UCLA.
The Bruins are led by former five-star prospect Nico Iamaleava. Last year, Iamaleava helped Tennessee reach the 12-team playoff before having a very public dispute with the Volunteers that led to a transfer. After a slow start at UCLA, Iamaleava has begun to show why he was so highly regarded and Matt Rhule expects the redshirt sophomore to be tough to contain Saturday night.
Scouting Nico Iamaleava:
- He not only leads UCLA in passing but also in rushing
- "I have a lot of respect for the way he plays.