The UCLA Bruins have had nothing but good news this week after their 20-17 win over Iowa last Friday. However, this week, UCLA received some bad news.
According to Tracy McDonald of UCLARivals, DeShaun Foster informed reporters that wide receiver Carter Shaw is out for the season.
Shaw, who was inactive for the Bruins’ game against the Hawkeyes, will not return this season. Though Shaw’s injury and its extent have not yet been disclosed, the freshman wideout’s season is officially over.
Shaw has only caught two passes this season for the Bruins, totaling 45 yards. Though Shaw’s numbers do not jump off the page, Shaw’s loss could be significant for a UCLA receiver room in constant flux.
With no receiver cementing themself as the tried-and-true No.1 this season, UCLA’s committee receiver room may sorely miss Shaw’s presence as other injuries pile up.
In Shaw’s absence, the Bruins will lean on receivers Logan Loya, J. Michael Sturdivant, and tight end Moliki Matavao in the passing game from now on.