UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava out for season, playoff bid takes hit

Unbeaten Bruins edged Oregon 17-15 before setback

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

What happened: Per USA Today, UCLA will finish the 2026 season without Nico Iamaleava. The unbeaten Bruins are coming off a 17-15 win at Oregon.

Why it matters: UCLA is unbeaten and chasing a College Football Playoff berth. Losing a starting quarterback in mid-October reshapes the depth chart and the closing schedule.

By the numbers: UCLA is unbeaten; last result was a 17-15 win at Oregon. Oregon dropped out of the AP Top 25 while Georgia moved to No. 1.

What to watch: UCLA turns to its backup quarterback for the stretch run. Playoff positioning clarifies with the next AP Top 25 and remaining schedule.

Sources

USA Today 2026-10-13T06:21:55.564666+00:00

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