Nico Iamaleava does not return for second half against Oregon
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not start the second half against Oregon on October 10. Backup Ty Dieffenbach took over for the Bruins after Iamaleava struggled in the first half, which included three turnovers. Iamaleava appeared to be injured in the second quarter but returned briefly before throwing an interception. There has been no official update on his injury status as the third quarter begins.
- •Nico Iamaleava did not play in the second half against Oregon.
- •Ty Dieffenbach is the backup quarterback for UCLA.
- •Iamaleava had three turnovers in the first half.
- •He returned briefly after an injury in the second quarter.
- •No official update on Iamaleava's health has been provided.
- 11:33 PMESPN NCAAF — UCLA opens 2nd half against Oregon without injured QB Iamaleava
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Iamaleava injury update: UCLA QB doesn't start second half vs Oregon
"UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who landed awkwardly on his leg while being tackled in the first half on Saturday, did not start the second half against Oregon Ducks and is doubtful to return with an injury, according to the team.
"UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is not in for the Bruins as backup Ty Dieffenbach is in to start the second half for the Bruins. Injury updates:
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External links- ESPN NCAAFOct 10, 2026, 11:33 PMUCLA opens 2nd half against Oregon without injured QB Iamaleava
UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who landed awkwardly on his leg while being tackled in the first half on Saturday, did not start the second half against Oregon Ducks and is doubtful to return with an injury, according to the team.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 9:57 PMNico Iamaleava injury update: UCLA QB doesn't start second half vs Oregon
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is not in for the Bruins as backup Ty Dieffenbach is in to start the second half for the Bruins. Injury updates:
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