Overview

• UCLA edged Maryland 20-17 at the Rose Bowl on a last-minute 23-yard field goal by Mateen Bhaghani.
• Quarterback Nico Iamaleava left late with a knee scare, was evaluated and cleared, returned in the final 40 seconds, and helped set up the winning kick.
• The Bruins’ streak under Tim Skipper includes earlier road victories over then-No. 7 Penn State and Michigan State.
• Offensive play-caller Jerry Neuheisel delivered a rousing postgame locker-room address captured by the program’s video team.
• The UC Board of Regents voted 12-1, with three abstentions, to approve contract parameters that expand UCLA’s ability to pursue a higher-paid permanent coach.