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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava out for season, Ty Dieffenbach steps in

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:44 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava out for season, Ty Dieffenbach steps in
Summary

UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to a leg injury sustained last weekend. Head coach Bob Chesney turned to Ty Dieffenbach as the new starter, who completed 3 of 6 passes for 42 yards and a touchdown following Iamaleava's injury. The switch heightens the importance of Dieffenbach's performance for UCLA's College Football Playoff hopes. Social media is abuzz about Dieffenbach's past as a TikTok performer alongside JoJo Siwa, providing fans some levity as he takes on this new role.

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  • •Nico Iamaleava out for the season with a leg injury.
  • •Ty Dieffenbach replaces him as starting quarterback.
  • •Dieffenbach had a touchdown pass in his first game.
  • •Social media highlights Dieffenbach's TikTok past with JoJo Siwa.
  • •UCLA's playoff hopes hinge on Dieffenbach's upcoming performances.
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  • 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA's potential new starting QB once co-starred with JoJo Siwa
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Before taking over at quarterback for the UCLA Bruins, Ty Dieffenbach once starred in a TikTok with JoJo Siwa.

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