UCLA coach Bob Chesney criticizes Bear Alexander for punch on Iamaleava
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
UCLA coach Bob Chesney condemned Oregon defensive tackle Bear Alexander for an uncalled punch directed at quarterback Nico Iamaleava during their game. The incident occurred late in the first half as Iamaleava was tackled, resulting in a knee injury. Although Iamaleava returned briefly, he did not finish the game, leading to a second-half appearance by backup Ty Dieffenbach. Chesney labeled Alexander's actions as 'egregious,' and there are calls for disciplinary action against Alexander. The Big Ten and Oregon have yet to announce any sanctions.
- •UCLA defeated Oregon 17-15 at home on Saturday.
- •Iamaleava suffered a knee injury from the tackle but initially returned.
- •Chesney called Alexander's punch on Iamaleava 'egregious.'
- •Calls for suspension of Alexander have emerged on social media.
- •Disciplinary action from the Big Ten or Oregon is still pending.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA coach Bob Chesney denounces Bear Alexander's 'egregious' punch to back of QB Nico Iamaleava's head vs. Oregon that refs missed
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Chesney rails against 'egregious' punch on Nico Iamaleava from Bear Alexander
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA's Bob Chesney calls out Oregon DT Bear Alexander for 'egregious' punch
"Bob Chesney called Bear Alexander's punch on UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava "egregious" and one that shouldn't be "allowed to occur in the sport."
"UCLA coach Bob Chesney pointed out a missed call by referees when Oregon's Bear Alexander landed a punch to Nico Iamaleava's helmet.
"The punch took place on the same play that injured Iamaleava.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 9:30 PMUCLA coach Bob Chesney denounces Bear Alexander's 'egregious' punch to back of QB Nico Iamaleava's head vs. Oregon that refs missed
The punch took place on the same play that injured Iamaleava.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 9:00 PMBob Chesney rails against 'egregious' punch on Nico Iamaleava from Bear Alexander
Bob Chesney called Bear Alexander's punch on UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava "egregious" and one that shouldn't be "allowed to occur in the sport."
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 8:36 PMUCLA's Bob Chesney calls out Oregon DT Bear Alexander for 'egregious' punch
UCLA coach Bob Chesney pointed out a missed call by referees when Oregon's Bear Alexander landed a punch to Nico Iamaleava's helmet.
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