UCLA football has not played its best this season, but they do have some things to be excited about. One of those things is quarterback Nico Iamaleava , who may have played his best game in the team's first win of the season against Penn State. Iamaleava finished the game with 166 passing yards and two touchdowns, and it was one pass that caught the eyes of many, including Urban Meyer .

Iamaleava had a deep pass to wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer, and during a film review on the quarterback, Meyer had high praise for him.

“This might be the best throw of 2025. This is as good as a throw you can make,” Meyer said. Expand Tweet Article Continues Below

His performance against Penn State helped him win the Associated Press National Player of the Week. He was also named Big Ten Offensi

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