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UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava Ruled Out vs. No. 1 Ohio State With Concussion

The Bruins now turn to redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan with bowl eligibility hanging by a thread.

Overview

  • On3’s Brett McMurphy and ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that Iamaleava will miss Saturday’s game due to a concussion.
  • The injury occurred in last week’s 28-21 loss at Nebraska, with symptoms developing after the game despite him playing every snap.
  • Redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan is expected to make his first career start after limited action this season and no career pass attempts.
  • Iamaleava started all nine games and is the only UCLA quarterback to attempt a pass this year, posting 1,659 passing yards with 12 TDs and 7 INTs plus 474 rushing yards and four scores.
  • Top-ranked and undefeated Ohio State hosts UCLA at Ohio Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the 3-6 Bruins must win out to qualify for a bowl.