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UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava to Miss Remainder of Season After Knee Injury
Ninth-ranked Bruins lose signal caller for good following setback in win over Oregon
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Surgery Planned Soon
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the rest of the season and is scheduled to undergo knee surgery after sustaining the injury late in the first half against Oregon. The ninth-ranked Bruins received the update from coach Bob Chesney, who described the issue as severe. The procedure is expected to take place on Monday or Tuesday.
How the Injury Occurred
Iamaleava hurt his left knee while scrambling during the 17-15 victory. Two Oregon defenders tackled him and twisted the leg. He missed one series but returned to throw an interception before halftime and did not play again after that.
Season Numbers and Next Steps
In his second year with the program after arriving from Tennessee, Iamaleava recorded 982 passing yards along with four touchdowns and four interceptions. He also added 144 rushing yards and one score on the ground. Backup Ty Dieffenbach took over for the final portion of the Oregon game and then started the following contest, completing 22 of 33 passes for 264 yards in the 17-7 win over Wisconsin. The Bruins sit at 6-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play ahead of their home matchup with Michigan State.
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