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UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava Returns to Practice, Status for Washington Remains Unclear

The redshirt sophomore is being evaluated for a concussion, leaving his availability contingent on medical clearance.

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava scrambles for yardage against New Mexico Lobos in the first half Sept. 12, 2025, at the Rose Bowl. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Indiana's Dominique Ratcliff (91) pressures UCLA's Nico Iamaleava (9) during the Indiana versus UCLA football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava, sidelined because of concussion-like symptoms, walks the field before the game against Ohio State on Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Iamaleava took individual reps at Tuesday’s practice alongside backup quarterback Luke Duncan, signaling possible availability for the weekend.
  • Interim coach Tim Skipper labeled him day-to-day, with a decision tied to ongoing treatment and testing.
  • He missed the 48-10 loss at No. 1 Ohio State after symptoms surfaced following a Nov. 8 injury at Nebraska, and Duncan went 16-for-23 for 154 yards and a touchdown.
  • UCLA is 3-7 and out of bowl contention, hosting Washington on Saturday in what the AP notes could be its final regular-season game at the Rose Bowl due to a lease dispute.
  • Iamaleava has produced 1,659 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions plus 474 rushing yards and 4 scores, with improved output since Jerry Neuheisel took over play-calling.