UCLA Parts With OC Tino Sunseri Amid Overhaul

UCLA and offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri mutually parted ways Tuesday amid a sweeping staff overhaul following the firing of head coach DeShaun Foster and the departure of defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe. The move comes after an 0-4 start in which the Bruins averaged roughly 14.2 points and 321.2 yards per game, ranking among the bottom FBS offenses despite adding transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Tight ends coach Jerry Neuheisel, a former UCLA quarterback, will assume offensive play-calling duties beginning this week when UCLA hosts No. 7 Penn State, and the program expects veteran Noel Mazzone to join as an offensive analyst. Interim head coach Tim Skipper has also added veteran Kevin Coyle as a defensive analyst as the staff is retooled. Sunseri, who arrived from Indiana in his first full primary coordinator role, drew criticism for the offense’s performance, and outlets report Iamaleava’s decision to transfer may already be under scrutiny with the quarterback potentially re-entering the transfer portal.