{"id":1005738,"date":"2026-09-20T08:12:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T08:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1005738\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T08:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T08:12:20","slug":"ucla-football-outduels-purdue-in-high-scoring-big-ten-opener-daily-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/1005738\/","title":{"rendered":"UCLA football outduels Purdue in high-scoring Big Ten opener \u2013 Daily News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass in the end zone over defensive back Smiley Bradford (1) of the Purdue Boilermakers for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass in the end zone over defensive back Smiley Bradford (1) of the Purdue Boilermakers for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins celebrates...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs past linebacker Charles Correa (5) of the Purdue Boilermakers for a first down in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down against linebacker Charles Correa (5) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins is...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins is face-masked by linebacker Charles Correa (5) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins prior...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB07.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins prior to an NCAA football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCLA Bruins recover a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the first...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCLA Bruins recover a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins passes against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB17.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins passes against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB11.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins prepares to...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB15.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins prepares to pass against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tight end Brayden Loftin (85) of the UCLA Bruins catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB19.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tight end Brayden Loftin (85) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass over defensive back Don Saunders (7) of the Purdue Boilermakers for a first down in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins reacts...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB09.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins reacts with teammates after recovering a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins scrambles for...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB13.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins scrambles for a first down against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB12.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB10.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Offensive lineman Riley Robell (51) of the UCLA Bruins against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB18.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass for yardage against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A young UCLA Bruins fan celebrates a touchdown against the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB24.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A young UCLA Bruins fan celebrates a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tight end Brayden Loftin (85) of the UCLA Bruins catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB21.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tight end Brayden Loftin (85) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass over defensive back Jaden Mangham (2) of the Purdue Boilermakers for a first down in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins passes against...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB16-1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins passes against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins scrambles for...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB14.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) of the UCLA Bruins scrambles for a first down against defensive back Justin Denson Jr. (21) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB23.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive back Traveon Wright of the Purdue Boilermakers, left, is...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB26.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive back Traveon Wright of the Purdue Boilermakers, left, is called for pass interference on wide receiver Leland Smith (0) of the UCLA Bruins in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive lineman Aiden Gobaira (97) of the UCLA Bruins reacts...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB32.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Aiden Gobaira (97) of the UCLA Bruins reacts after teammate linebacker Sammy Omosigho (not pictured) sacks quarterback Ryan Browne (not pictured) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins sacks quarterback...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB30.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins sacks quarterback Ryan Browne (15) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Leland Smith (0) of the UCLA Bruins catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB37.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Leland Smith (0) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass for a first down over linebacker Jojo Hayden (0) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Asaad Waseem (19) of the Purdue Boilermakers catches...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB35.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Asaad Waseem (19) of the Purdue Boilermakers catches a pass over linebacker Jalen Woods (9) of the UCLA Bruins for a first down in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins sacks quarterback...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB29.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins sacks quarterback Ryan Browne (15) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Head coach Bob Chesney of the UCLA Bruins looks on...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB38.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Head coach Bob Chesney of the UCLA Bruins looks on against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins pressures wide...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB36.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins pressures wide receiver Jesse Watson (10) of the Purdue Boilermakers, who is called for intentional grounding, in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A UCLA Bruins fan looks on against the Purdue Boilermakers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB33.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A UCLA Bruins fan looks on against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of a NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB25.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins drops a pass in the end zone against defensive back Hudauri Hines (4) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB28.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs for yardage against offensive lineman Nuku Mafi (68) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive back Scooter Jackson (1) of the UCLA Bruins knocks...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB34.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive back Scooter Jackson (1) of the UCLA Bruins knocks a pass away intended for wide receiver Tra\u2019Mar Harris (11) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB27.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass for a first down against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins sacks quarterback...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB31.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) of the UCLA Bruins sacks quarterback Ryan Browne (15) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB46.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB44.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB43.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB45.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB40.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass for a first down against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB41.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) of the UCLA Bruins reacts after a first-down catch against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Anthony Woods (6) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB42.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Anthony Woods (6) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB51.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a touchdown past defensive back Raderrion Daniels (24) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB53.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a touchdown past linebacker Charles Correa (5) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB54.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a touchdown past linebacker Charles Correa (5) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB49.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down past defensive back John Slaughter (13) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB50.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down past defensive back John Slaughter (13) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB47.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Defensive lineman Sahir West (15) of the UCLA Bruins recovers a Purdue Boilermakers fumble in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins reacts...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB55.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins reacts after a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB48.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Jaivian Thomas (21) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a first down past defensive back John Slaughter (13) of the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB52.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Running back Wayne Knight (3) of the UCLA Bruins runs for a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Offensive lineman Hall Schmidt (65) of the UCLA Bruins carries...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB67.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Offensive lineman Hall Schmidt (65) of the UCLA Bruins carries the flag as the Bruins enter the field prior to an NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Offensive lineman Hall Schmidt (65) of the UCLA Bruins carries...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB66.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Offensive lineman Hall Schmidt (65) of the UCLA Bruins carries the flag as the Bruins enter the field prior to an NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCLA Bruins take a moment prior to a NCAA football...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB72.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCLA Bruins take a moment prior to a NCAA football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCLA Bruins take a moment prior to a NCAA football...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB71.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCLA Bruins take a moment prior to a NCAA football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA football game...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB69.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA football game...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB70.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA football game...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.dailynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LDN-L-UCLA-FBC-0920-KB68.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>UCLA Bruins band performs prior to a NCAA football game between the UCLA Bruins and the Purdue Boilermakers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 59<\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass in the end zone over defensive back Smiley Bradford (1) of the Purdue Boilermakers for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA football game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News\/ SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>PASADENA \u2014 UCLA\u2019s offense was worth the price of admission in its Big Ten opener against Purdue, powering the Bruins to their first conference win under Bob Chesney.<\/p>\n<p>The Bruins (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) dominated through the air and on the ground in their 52-38 victory over Purdue (1-2, 0-1).<\/p>\n<p>Although the Bruins\u2019 offense took care of business, the same wasn\u2019t true for the defense. UCLA struggled to get the Boilermakers off the field as chunk plays and fourth-down conversions kept Purdue in the game.<\/p>\n<p>The Boilermakers held a four-point lead early in the third quarter, but the Bruins quickly rallied, outscoring Purdue 28-17 in the second half to pull away.<\/p>\n<p>Nico Iamaleava had his best game of the season, completing 19 of 31 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. The senior added seven carries for 55 yards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast week it wasn\u2019t his greatest game,\u201d UCLA coach Bob Chesney said. \u201cWe watch him go out here today and he was near perfect for a stretch at the beginning of the game. Finding all kinds of different receivers and being able to carry the ball himself a little bit. What a warrior because he was kinda nicked up out there in moments and he wouldn\u2019t come out the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a team, the Bruins rushed for 369 yards. Wayne Knight led the way in the backfield, finishing with 18 carries for 177 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis game, the biggest test for us was putting it all together. I think we all stood up to that challenge,\u201d Knight said.<\/p>\n<p>The Bruins\u2019 passing game, which has mostly been an afterthought through the first two games, shined in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Iamaleava tossed his first touchdown pass of the year to cap the Bruins\u2019 opening possession. He found Semaj Morgan for a 20-yard touchdown to give UCLA an early 7-0 lead.<\/p>\n<p>Purdue had a lightning-quick response. On its first play from scrimmage, Ryan Browne hit Xavier Townsend on a drag route, and Townsend did the rest on a 75-yard touchdown to tie the game.<\/p>\n<p>Morgan hauled in his second touchdown of the night when Iamaleava found him for a 27-yard score to put the Bruins back on top 14-7.<\/p>\n<p>The Boilermakers appeared headed for another promising drive, but two plays into the possession, UCLA forced its first turnover of the game. Linebacker Sammy Omosigho forced a fumble inside Purdue territory, giving the Bruins\u2019 offense a short field to work with.<\/p>\n<p>It was the first of two forced fumbles by Omosigho, bringing his season total to four. The Oklahoma transfer has been a pivotal part of the Bruins\u2019 turnaround under defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler.<\/p>\n<p>Omosigho said punching the ball out was something the defense keyed in on during practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was a big emphasis throughout the week, just trying to punch the ball out. Creating another turnover, creating another opportunity for the offense,\u201d Omosigho said. \u201cThat\u2019s my goal every week and every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the ensuing possession, Knight scored his seventh touchdown of the season on a 6-yard run to give the Bruins a two-score lead.<\/p>\n<p>Purdue scored a pair of touchdowns to tie the game at 21 late in the half.<\/p>\n<p>Just before halftime, Mateen Bhaghani made a 34-yard field goal to send the Bruins into the break with a 24-21 lead.<\/p>\n<p>On the opening possession of the second half, Purdue drove down the field in five plays to take its first lead of the game. The Boilermakers\u2019 lead did not last long, as Anthony Woods rumbled for a 16-yard touchdown on the following possession to put UCLA back up 31-28.<\/p>\n<p>Knight found the end zone again on a tough 7-yard run to give the Bruins a 10-point lead.<\/p>\n<p>Purdue cut UCLA\u2019s lead to seven with a field goal before, for the second game in a row, a third Bruins running back found the end zone. Jaivian Thomas scored on a 17-yard touchdown run to put UCLA back up by double digits.<\/p>\n<p>The Boilermakers did not go away, scoring on a 1-yard run by Ijeboi to make it 45-38 with 12:38 left in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Landon Ellis caught his first touchdown in a UCLA uniform late in the fourth quarter. Iamaleava found Ellis on a 6-yard touchdown pass to put the game away.<\/p>\n<p>UCLA will travel to Maryland next week in its first road game outside of California as it looks to go 4-0 for the first time since 2022.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wide receiver Semaj Morgan (4) of the UCLA Bruins catches a pass in the end zone over defensive&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1005739,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[61,331,339,7,49,48,9,517,32863,24415],"class_list":["post-1005738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ncaa-football","tag-big-ten-conference","tag-college-football","tag-college-sports","tag-football","tag-ncaa","tag-ncaa-football","tag-sports","tag-ucla","tag-ucla-football","tag-ucla-sports"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nfl\/117302367034584206","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1005738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1005738"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1005738\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1005739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1005738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1005738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1005738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}