Iamaleava Leaves Oregon Game With Leg Injury for UCLA

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava left the Bruins' game against Oregon on Oct. 10 after suffering a left leg injury during the first half in Eugene, Oregon. The injury forced UCLA to turn to backup Ty Dieffenbach after Iamaleava was unable to start the second half.

According to USA Today, Iamaleava was injured while scrambling and being tackled by Oregon defenders Bear Alexander and Jerry Mixon. He remained on the field while medical personnel evaluated him before briefly returning to play.

Iamaleava completed 10 of 17 passes for 162 yards with two interceptions before leaving the game, according to Rotowire. USA Today also reported that he committed three turnovers in the first half, including a fumble at the UCLA 1-yard line that led to Oregon's only first-half score.

UCLA coach Bob Chesney addressed the quarterback's condition during the game after a sideline report from CBS reporter Jenny Dell.

"He's fine," said Bob Chesney, UCLA coach.

Chesney said the injury involved contact to Iamaleava's thigh area, while the quarterback's status remained uncertain as the second half began. Iamaleava later came out of the locker room wearing a sweater and without his helmet, indicating he would not return.

"He just got hit in the quad a little bit. He's fine," said Bob Chesney, UCLA coach.

Dieffenbach replaced Iamaleava for UCLA's first game action with the Bruins. According to USA Today, the transfer from Cal Poly entered his first season at UCLA after playing 11 games last season and throwing for 1,305 yards, nine touchdowns and nine interceptions.