LOS ANGELES — Television camera crews awaited the man of the hour. Just days away from the start of the 2025 season, Nico Iamaleava was minutes away from addressing the media for the first time since Big Ten Media Day in Las Vegas.

A football field away, Iamaleava wasn’t ready. He wasn’t satisfied.

Rotating to his right in the metaphorical pocket as if he snapped the ball, he released a pass with vigor and intention.

Whoosh. The ball darted as the 6-foot-6 redshirt sophomore sent a pass to Kwazi Gilmer.

Snap. The sound of Iamaleava’s throw reaching Ezavier Staples gloves in the end zone.

The Bruins’ starting quarterback, who admitted his excitement of making his Rose Bowl debut Saturday, desired extra work Wednesday morning, polishing his execution days before facing off with, as he p

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