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How Did Nico Iamaleava Play in UCLA's Loss to UNLV? Former Vols QB Throws Late Interception
UCLA's slow start with penalties led to a 20-point halftime deficit, and despite completing 29 of 41 passes for 255 yards, key mistakes prevented a comeback.
- Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, UNLV Rebels football team beat UCLA Bruins football team 30-23, as Aamaris Brown intercepted a red-zone pass with about a minute left to end UCLA's comeback bid.
- After a ragged opening half, UNLV Rebels football team surged to a 23-0 lead and led 23-3 at halftime, aided by penalties including a facemask and pass interference on Cole Martin.
- Stat lines highlighted a sharp Rebel attack and a mixed UCLA performance as Anthony Colandrea amassed 262 yards and three touchdowns, while Nico Iamaleava passed for 255 yards, rushed for 59 yards including a 30-yard TD, and lost a second-quarter fumble.
- The loss dropped UCLA Bruins football team to a 0-2 record, its worst start since the 2019 season, increasing pressure on DeShaun Foster, UCLA coach.
- The announced crowd of 36,117 at Allegiant Stadium was the third-largest for a UNLV Rebels football team game, and the team now has two weeks off before facing Miami .
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UCLA’s loss to UNLV showcases its plethora of problems once again
LAS VEGAS — This wasn’t close, no matter what the scoreboard said. This was a full-blown debacle. Given a chance to quickly right things after a season-opening blowout loss, UCLA instead doubled down on disappointment. The Bruins’ 30-23 loss to Nevada Las Vegas on Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium showcased many of the same problems that had plagued them a week ago. The defense was slow and often out of position. The offense couldn’t sustain d…
Pasadena Star News
UCLA football’s rally falls short after slow start in loss to UNLV
LAS VEGAS — Even after a nearly disastrous first half that saw the UCLA football team trailing UNLV by 23 points in the first half, the Bruins still had a chance to even the score late in the fourth quarter. But the deficit was too much to overcome. UCLA’s late rally came up short as the Bruins lost to the Rebels 30-23 at Allegiant Stadium Saturday night. The Bruins are 0-2 for the first time since 2019. Making his second start for UCLA, Nico Ia…
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