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UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava Returns After Late Knee Scare to Seal 20-17 Win Over Maryland

His availability will be determined after further evaluation by UCLA’s medical staff.

Overview

  • Iamaleava was hit from the blind side by Maryland’s Sidney Stewart with just over two minutes left and was helped off while holding his right knee.
  • He was cleared to re-enter for the final 40 seconds and directed a 68-yard drive to set up Mateen Bhaghani’s 23-yard game-winning field goal.
  • The quarterback finished 21-for-35 for 221 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, including an earlier pick-six.
  • UCLA pushed its lead to 17-10 after his exit before Maryland tied the game with 44 seconds remaining.
  • Backup Luke Duncan is the next option at quarterback as UCLA monitors Iamaleava’s knee situation.