Nico Iamaleava's departure from Tennessee this past spring did not go smoothly, as reports surfaced suggesting that Iamaleava was potentially seeking $4 million from the Volunteers next season as part of his name, image, and likeness deal with the school.

Three months after Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee for UCLA and shook the college football world amidst the most significant contract dispute in the NIL era, the star quarterback finally broke his silence.

UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster praised Nico Iamaleava in a way that every Tennessee Vol fan can appreciate originally appeared on A to Z Sports. There's no love lost between the Tennessee Vols and their fans and their former starting quarterback Nico Iamalaeava.