Nico Iamalealva might be going to have an opportunity to go down in cross-town rivalry lore.
Barring a setback, UCLA’s quarterback is predicted to play towards USC on Saturday afternoon when the groups meet on the Coliseum, based on one individual with information of the state of affairs not licensed to debate it publicly due to the sensitivity of well being issues.
After being restricted by neck spasms earlier within the week, Iamaleava was a full participant in observe on Thursday and Friday. If he continues to really feel good in warm-ups, he’ll begin the sport for the Bruins (3-8 general, 3-5 Large Ten) towards the No. 17 Trojans (8-3, 6-2).
Iamaleava has sustained one harm after one other in current weeks. After lacking the Bruins’ recreation towards Ohio State due to a concussion, he returned to play towards Washington the next week. Late within the recreation towards the Huskies, Iamaleava absorbed a crunching hit and departed with neck spasms, forcing backup Luke Duncan to interchange him.
Iamaleava has unquestionably turn out to be the Bruins’ prime participant since transferring from Tennessee, finishing 63.5% of his passes for 1,728 yards with 12 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He’s additionally the crew’s main rusher with 641 yards and 4 touchdowns in 101 carries.
The Bruins are additionally anticipated to have tight finish Hudson Habermehl again after he was cleared out of concussion protocol. However tight finish Jack Pedersen (excessive ankle), huge receiver Rico Flores Jr. (calf) and operating again Jaivian Thomas (unspecified harm) are thought-about uncertain.
Cornerback Rodrick Nice is not going to play after present process surgical procedure this week to restore a shoulder harm.
