UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a knee injury, first-year coach Bob Chesney announced on Monday. The injury occurred late in the first half of the Bruins' 17-15 victory over Oregon.
The loss is a significant blow for UCLA, which is 6-0 and ranked ninth nationally. Iamaleava had been under center for the Bruins' undefeated start before the injury sidelined him during the Oregon game.
Chesney, in his first season leading the program, confirmed the season-ending surgery on Monday. The Bruins must now adjust their offensive plans without their starting quarterback as they look to maintain their unbeaten record.
The 17-15 win over Oregon came despite Iamaleava's early exit, but the Bruins will face the rest of their schedule without him. Further details on the surgery or a recovery timeline were not immediately provided.
