"The UCLA quarterback who sat out last weekend's game against Ohio State because of a concussion has been cleared to play against Washington on Saturday at the Rose Bowl, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of health matters. Iamaleava was released from concussion protocol on Monday night."
"Iamaleava has been far and away the Bruins' top offensive weapon this season after transferring from Tennessee. He's completed 63.7% of his passes for 1,659 yards with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions while also emerging as the team's leading rusher with 474 yards and four touchdowns in 96 carries. Iamaleava's refusal to slide or run out of bounds might have contributed to his concussion because he's repeatedly taken big hits as a result of his fearlessness."
Nico Iamaleava has been cleared from concussion protocol and will play against Washington after missing the Ohio State game. The Bruins' offense should improve after a conservative game under backup Luke Duncan. UCLA's offensive line expects to regain full strength with guard Garrett DiGiorgio and tackle Reuben Unije returning from injuries. Iamaleava has completed 63.7% of passes for 1,659 yards with 12 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and leads the team with 474 rushing yards and four touchdowns. His refusal to slide contributed to repeated big hits and the concussion. Duncan completed 16 of 23 passes for 154 yards and one touchdown during Iamaleava's absence. UCLA (3-7, 3-4) will try to break a three-game losing streak against Washington (7-3, 4-3).
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