UCLA's Iamaleava out for season, Chesney calls knee injury severe

Bruins are 6-0 and tied for first in Big Ten.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Iamaleava was hurt in the win over Oregon when his leg twisted on a tackle. Chesney described the knee injury as severe, per the Associated Press, and said surgery is required.

Why it matters: UCLA is 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten, tied for first in Chesney's first season. Backup Ty Dieffenbach went 22-of-33 for 264 yards in the 17-7 win over Wisconsin after finishing the Oregon game.

By the numbers: UCLA: 6-0 overall, 4-0 Big Ten. Dieffenbach first FBS start: 22-of-33 for 264 yards in 17-7 win over Wisconsin.

What to watch: UCLA hosts Michigan State on Saturday.

Sources

Yahoo CFB 2026-10-20T15:08:16.795590+00:00

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