UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava leaves game after being sacked and injured

By Canadian Press on November 22, 2025.

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava left the game against Washington after being sacked and hurt in the third quarter Saturday night.

The Tennessee transfer was sacked for a 15-yard loss at the UCLA 25-yard line by Bryce Butler at 8:44, with the Bruins trailing 27-0.

After lying on his back, Iamaleava got up and walked off the Rose Bowl field under his own power and entered a blue tent behind the Bruins bench.

He was 16 for 26 for 69 yards and no touchdowns before getting hurt. He also ran for 16 yards on five carries.

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