UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a severe left knee injury, coach Bob Chesney announced Monday. The injury occurred late in the first half of a 17-15 win over then-No. 13 Oregon on Oct. 10, when Iamaleava scrambled and was tackled by two Oregon defenders, twisting his left leg. After sitting out one series, he returned to throw an interception just before halftime and did not re-enter the game. Surgery is scheduled for later Monday or Tuesday.
Iamaleava concluded his second season in Westwood with 982 passing yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions, along with 144 rushing yards and one touchdown. He transferred from Tennessee last year. Backup Ty Dieffenbach stepped in to finish the game and earned his first career FBS start in a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin last weekend, completing 22-of-33 passes for 264 yards.
The Bruins (6-0, 4-0 Big Ten) host Michigan State on Saturday. Chesney emphasized the severity of the injury, confirming that Iamaleava's season is officially over.
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