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UCLA Notebook: Bruins aim for 6-0 start with new quarterback under center

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney faces a critical decision at the quarterback position after starter Nico Iamaleava suffered a knee injury during the Bruins' 17-15 road victory over No. 13 Oregon.

The senior QB was tackled by Bear Alexander in the first half and did not return, prompting Chesney to acknowledge a serious concern while awaiting medical clearance. With the team entering the weekend ranked No.

12 after a five-game winning streak that included a 54-3 defeat of Maryland, the coaching staff must choose between backup Ty Dieffenbach and sophomore Madden Iamaleava. Dieffenbach, a 6-foot-6 transfer from Cal Poly, has already shown promise by throwing for 43 yards and a touchdown in his season debut against the Ducks.

Regardless of who takes the snaps, the offense will rely heavily on running back Wayne Knight, who leads the nation in points per game with 13.2 and has scored 11 touchdowns this season. Knight recently surpassed 100 rushing yards in three straight Big Ten contests, accounting for both of UCLA's scores in the win over Oregon.

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