Knee injury sidelines UCLA quarterback Iamaleava for remainder of season
UCLA has serious concern after quarterback Nico Iamaleava was hurt in Saturday's win at Oregon, while Oregon's coach says no discipline will follow a play involving defensive tackle Bear Alexander.
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What happened
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered a knee injury during Saturday's game at Oregon and is reported to be out indefinitely. UCLA coach Bob Chesney said the team has serious concern about the injury, and Oregon coach Dan Lanning said Alexander did not mean to hurt Iamaleava and will not face discipline.
Why it matters
The injury dampens UCLA's College Football Playoff hopes.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 3:17 PM ET: Iamaleava was reported to be expected to miss the rest of the season after his injury in the Oregon game.
- Oct 12, 4:04 PM ET: Sources said Iamaleava is out indefinitely with a knee injury.
- Oct 12, 7:40 PM ET: Chesney said UCLA has serious concern about the knee injury.
- Oct 13, 2:55 AM ET: Lanning said Alexander will not face discipline for the play, saying he did not intend to injure Iamaleava.
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