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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava Out For Season With Leg Injury
12 Oct
Summary
- Nico Iamaleava sustained a season-ending leg injury against Oregon.
- He briefly returned after the tackle but did not play in the second half.
- UCLA has two backup quarterbacks, Madden Iamaleava and Ty Dieffenbach.
UCLA's star quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, has reportedly suffered a season-ending leg injury, casting a shadow over the Bruins' promising season. The injury occurred late in the second quarter of the recent victory against Oregon.
Iamaleava sustained the injury during a tackle by Oregon defenders. He briefly returned to the game, even throwing an interception, but did not come out for the second half and was later seen on the sideline without his jersey.
This development is a major setback for the undefeated 5-0 Bruins, who had significant hype surrounding Iamaleava's return this season. Coach Bob Chesney is expected to address the media on Monday, October 12, 2026, to confirm the quarterback's status.
Backup options include Iamaleava's younger brother, Madden, and Ty Dieffenbach. The team faces Wisconsin next on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with hopes of staying in the College Football Playoff contention.
