Report: UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava out vs. No. 1 Ohio State

Field Level Media|published: 11/15/2025, 11:32am EST

Nov 8, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) throws against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will miss Saturday night's game at No. 1 Ohio State because of a concussion, ESPN reported.

Redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan will make his first career start for the Bruins (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten) against the unbeaten Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0) in Columbus. Duncan never has attempted a pass in a college game.

Iamaleava began experiencing concussion symptoms following last weekend's 28-21 home loss to Nebraska, On3 reported. The redshirt sophomore passed for 191 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 86 yards but was sacked three times by the Cornhuskers.

For the season, Iamaleava has completed 63.7% of his passes for 1,659 yards with 12 TDs and seven interceptions in nine games. He has rushed for 474 yards and four scores.

--Field Level Media