US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Trial by Fire for UCLA Replacement Quarterback Luke Duncan
Backup quarterback Luke Duncan will start for UCLA after Nico Iamaleava suffered concussion symptoms from multiple hits in last weekend's Nebraska game.
- On Nov. 15, UCLA starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava will not be available against Ohio State, missing Saturday's game at Ohio Stadium due to concussion symptoms from hits vs. Nebraska.
- The concussion followed multiple punishing hits in the Nebraska loss on Nov. 8, with Nico Iamaleava suffering a concussion after two cracked helmets and four sacks.
- This season Iamaleava has started all nine games for UCLA, compiling 1,659 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions while averaging 52.7 rushing yards per game.
- UCLA will turn to redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan to start in place of Iamaleava, and with a 3-6 record, the Bruins need three consecutive wins for bowl eligibility.
- Facing the Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium presents a steep challenge given Ohio State's streak and defense, as the defending national champion holds a country-best 13-game winning streak while Iamaleava's mobility raised questions against the Buckeyes' front seven.
Insights by Ground AI
18 Articles
18 Articles
Pasadena Star News+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Trial by fire for UCLA replacement quarterback Luke Duncan
First there was Justyn Martin. The now-Maryland backup quarterback who filled in for Ethan Garbers a year ago at Penn State, playing in front of 110,047 in Happy Valley. It was Martin’s only start at UCLA before packing up his bags and bowing out of Westwood for a new start. Time will tell how Luke Duncan’s career with UCLA football (3-7, 3-4 Big Ten) will round out compared to Martin’s, but Saturday will be a day the redshirt sophomore will rem…
With Nico Iamaleava out, UCLA is trounced by top-ranked Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Going into the first start of his career, Luke Duncan would be facing the nation’s top-ranked team in one of the most intimidating environments in college football with an offensive line missing its most veteran starter. It…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources18
Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution75% Center
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources are Center
75% Center
L 19%
C 75%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
