UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava helped off field after scary injury, returns to lead Bruins on game-winning drive vs. Maryland

UCLA's midseason turnaround continued Saturday with a 20-17 walk-off win over Maryland. And at the center of that was quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who overcame a scary-looking injury to lead the Bruins on a game-winning drive.

Grading Nico Iamaleava's UCLA Performance vs. Maryland

UCLA kicker Mateen Bhaghani iced the game with a 23-yarder to push his Bruins on top. The game-winning drive started at their own 27-yard line with 35 seconds remaining, and a 35-yard Anthony Frias II run put the Bruins in field goal position.
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Maryland football collapses in third consecutive game and falls to UCLA, 20-17

Cornerback Jamare Glasker intercepted UCLA (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) quarterback Nico Iamaleava in the third quarter and returned it eight yards for a score. Maryland picked off the sophomore twice and boasts 14 interceptions this season after snagging only nine last year. The Terps’ plus-11 turnover differential ranks atop FBS schools.

UCLA Survives Grueling Maryland Clash on Walk-Off FG

UCLA kicker Mateen Bhaghani iced the game with a 23-yarder to push his Bruins on top. The game-winning drive started at their own 27-yard line with 35 seconds remaining, and a 35-yard Anthony Frias II run put the Bruins in field goal position.

Homecoming kick: Mateen Bhaghani seals UCLA's third-straight win

The Bruins' 20-17 victory came down to the wire and the difference maker ended up being two field goals off the foot of Mateen Bhaghani.
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