Nico Iamaleava injury update: UCLA QB helped to medical tent in Cal game
UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava left the Cal game with an apparent injury and had to be helped to the medical tent. Injury updates:
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava suffered an injury late in the Bruins' season opener against California. As the game neared its end, Nico went down after converting a third-down play with his legs. He was tackled, fumbled the ball but recovered it; however, he struggled to get back up. With help from UCLA’s support staff, Nico was carried to a medical tent. The injury occurred with UCLA leading 31-24, and the team went on to score on the drive, eventually winning 38-24.
Nico's injury was likely a right ankle issue. Despite the injury, Nico returned to the game on the Bruins' next drive, where Anthony Woods scored a 53-yard touchdown to give UCLA a 45-24 victory. While the injury's severity remains unclear, fans were relieved to see Nico making a return. Nico Iamaleava has been the star of the offense, completing 14 of 22 passes for 184 yards and one interception, while gaining 29 yards on nine carries and scoring a rushing touchdown.
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