UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach sustained an injury to his left shoulder during the second quarter of Friday night’s game against Illinois.
The incident occurred with 35 seconds remaining in the half as Dieffenbach attempted to escape defensive pressure.
According to “reporting by Yahoo Sports,” the quarterback took a shotgun snap and moved backward to avoid a sack.
He was struck in the legs by Illinois defensive tackle Carter Janki while jumping to throw the ball away.
Dieffenbach landed hard on his left shoulder and remained on the turf for more than three minutes before a trainer escorted him off the field.
The injury forced the No. 4 Bruins to turn to third-string quarterback Madden Iamalaeva for the remainder of the contest.
Dieffenbach later returned to the sideline wearing his helmet during the third quarter, per the details provided by “the Yahoo Sports account.”
This development adds further difficulty to the Bruins’ season, which was already impacted by the loss of their primary starter.
The team previously lost Nico Iamaleava, who is the older brother of Madden Iamalaeva, to a season-ending knee injury on Oct. 10.
That specific health update was documented in “reporting by the Associated Press.”
Dieffenbach, who transferred to UCLA from Cal Poly, had successfully led the Bruins to a 4-0 record as a starter following the initial injury to Nico Iamaleava.
UCLA held a 10-0 lead at halftime and maintained a 12-6 advantage late in the third quarter.
The team continues to monitor the status of its quarterback room as the season progresses, according to “the latest college football coverage.”
Fans seeking further updates on the team and the broader landscape of the Top 25 rankings can find more information through “the AP Top 25 hub.”