UCLA QB Iamaleava Out for Ohio State Game with Concussion

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava has been ruled out for Saturday's road game against No. 1 Ohio State due to a concussion sustained in the team's loss to Nebraska last week, leaving the Bruins to rely on an inexperienced backup in a critical matchup for their postseason hopes.

The injury occurred during UCLA's 28-21 defeat to the Cornhuskers at the Rose Bowl on November 8. Iamaleava completed 17 of 25 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 15 times for 86 yards in a late rally that fell short. Symptoms of the concussion did not appear until after the game, according to team officials. The redshirt sophomore has started all nine of UCLA's games this season, serving as the primary offensive engine with 1,659 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He has also led the team on the ground with 474 rushing yards and four scores, averaging 4.9 yards per carry.

With Iamaleava sidelined, redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan is expected to make his first career start. Duncan, a three-star recruit from Miramonte High School in Orinda, California, has yet to attempt a pass in college and saw limited action earlier this season. His most recent significant practice reps...