Is Nico Iamaleava out for the season? Concerning injury update emerges on UCLA quarterback

Nico Iamaleava started Saturday’s game against the Oregon Ducks but did not return after halftime after sustaining an injury late in the first half.

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Nico Iamaleava opened Saturday’s game against the Oregon Ducks as UCLA’s starting quarterback but did not return after halftime after sustaining an injury late in the first half.

The injury initially did not appear to be a major concern, as Iamaleava briefly returned to the field after leaving the game to receive medical attention in the first half . However, the latest update suggests the issue could be far more serious than initially thought.

According to CBS reporter Matt Zenitz, Iamaleava is expected to miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury suffered during the Bruins’ win over Oregon on Saturday.

“UCLA standout QB Nico Iamaleava is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury he suffered during the Bruins’ win over Oregon on Saturday,” Zenitz reported on X.

Although the report does not make a season-ending absence official, it raises significant concerns about Iamaleava’s availability for the remainder of the campaign. At the very least, the UCLA quarterback could face an extended spell on the sidelines as he recovers from the injury.

This story is being updated.

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