The Bruins are looking to have a much better season than their 3-8 record last year, and much of their plan relies on their star quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, to grow into his role as a leader and perform at an elite level. He had a rough roster last year, yet was able to shine in certain moments that UCLA needs to capitalize on this season, just as MSU needs to with their quarterback Alessio Milivojevic. May 2, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) reacts during the spring game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images He also struggles when given too many pass attempts, boding well to stay in the range of around 20 passes a game, the same as Malik Washington of the Maryland Terapins. However, there is one more Big Ten quarterback that Iamaleava compares well to, and that is Jayden Maiava from the Bruins' rival, the USC Trojans.…