USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with sports agent Sam Leaf Ireifej of the Ballengee Group about various topics, including his perspective on the UCLA football program, the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) landscape, and much more.

Ireifej also talks about Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa and Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson. Both were UCLA football players who played for Chip Kelly in recent years and recently signed extensions to remain with their respective NFL teams.

Ireifej also talks about navigating other areas within the sports world, such as the WWE. Some UCLA alums have tested the waters when it comes to pro wrestling, including Evidence Njoku.

Several athletes have managed to find success in the years following their career at the college level, such as Isaac Odugbesan (Oba Femi) and Matrick Mondre Belton (Trick Williams). Odugbesan was a shotputter at Alabama while Belton was a football player at South Carolina.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with reporter Tracy McDannald (Rivals and Bruin Blitz) to talk about the latest UCLA football commitments.

St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau and Crean Lutheran defensive lineman Anthony Jones committed to UCLA football this week. McDannald shares what he's learned about the duo.

McDannald also talks about quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the Bruins' spring camp and what else is going on in recruiting.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about Nico Iamaleava, who is expected to transfer to Westwood and play quarterback for the UCLA football program.

Iamaleava played high school football at Warren High School in Downey before spending the past two seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers.

He is expected to come in and compete for the starting quarterback role.

Woods also provides an update from UCLA's spring camp to share the latest he's seen from DeShaun Foster's team. He also provides his first impression of new offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Oluwafemi Oladejo. The former UCLA linebacker and edge rusher will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine this week as he continues to improve his draft stock.

Oladejo also talks with the guys about moving to edge before the 2024 season, his time at the Senior Bowl and much more.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Nico Davillier about his decision to join the UCLA football program for the 2025-26 season after spending the past few seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Davillier talks about his early impressions of DeShaun Foster and UCLA and why he believes being a Bruin was the best choice for him.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster adding several new faces on the coaching staff for the 2025 season. Several announcements were made throughout the week to make new additions and promotions official.

Tino Sunseri -- Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach (Indiana)

Gabe Lynn -- Safeties coach (Colorado)

Burl Toler III -- Passing game coordinator, recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach (Cal)

Andy Kwon -- Offensive line coach (Arkansas State)

Jerry Neuheisel --- Assistant head coach and tight ends coach

Scott White -- Associate head coach and inside linebackers coach

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams is joined by Indianapolis Star IU Insider Zach Osterman to talk about the Bruins' incoming offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri.

Sunseri will finish the postseason with Indiana football before arriving in Westwood.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA parting ways with Eric Bieniemy. The guys also discuss potential new hires to DeShaun Foster's staff, including Tino Sunseri and Demetrice Martin.

The guys also talked about what happened with Madden Iamaleava and Jace Brown flipping to Arkansas and the Rose Bowl Stadium announcing its latest renovation projects.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods share their reaction to UCLA football's loss to USC at the Rose Bowl last week. The guys also talk about linebacker Carson Schwesinger and defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe being considered for awards this season.

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USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Norman Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell spent four years with the UCLA men's basketball team.

Powell has found success early this season as a starter for the Clippers alongside James Harden and Ivica Zubac.

Williams also talks about the latest happening with the UCLA football program and its current three-game winning streak. The Bruins travel to play Washington on Friday.

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