Oregon player caught smacking UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava’s head in dirty late hit

A controversial missed call on Oregon’s Bear Alexander failed to change the outcome as UCLA’s quarterback Nico Iamaleava led the Bruins to a hard-fought 17-15 victory in a surprising upset. Despite the referee’s decision overlooking a questionable hit, UCLA’s offensive execution proved decisive in securing the win. The game highlighted both the intensity of the matchup and the impact of officiating on close contests. Fans and analysts are already debating whether the call altered the game’s final result.

Referees missed a dirty hit by Oregon's Bear Alexander on UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava, but the Bruins still pulled off a 17-15 upset win.