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Northwestern Edges UCLA 17-14 to Spoil Tim Skipper’s Debut and Drop Bruins to 0-4

A daunting Big Ten stretch now looms after the fourth straight defeat.

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Titus Mokiao-Atimalala #2 and Kwazi Gilmer #3 of the UCLA Bruins celebrate a touchdown against the New Mexico Lobos during the second quarter at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 12, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
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Overview

  • The Wildcats scored on their first three possessions to lead 17-0 and then closed out a 17-14 win for their first conference victory.
  • Caleb Komolafe ran for 119 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries as Northwestern piled up 199 rushing yards with help from Joseph Himon II.
  • UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava went 19-for-27 for 180 yards, added 65 on the ground, and hit Kwazi Gilmer for a 29-yard late touchdown plus a two-point pass to Anthony Woods, yet the Bruins still have not led in a game this season.
  • Rodrick Pleasant blocked a 20-yard Northwestern field goal that became a touchback, but UCLA earlier settled for two Mateen Bhagani field goals in the red zone.
  • Bruins lineman Kechaun Bennett was ejected for targeting, which carries a first-half suspension next week against No. 3 Penn State, as external chatter mounts about a potential winless season given the remaining schedule.