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Northwestern Holds Off UCLA 17-14, Spoiling Tim Skipper’s Debut and Keeping Bruins 0-4

UCLA enters a brutal conference stretch with lingering run-defense woes.

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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.
Hayden Eligon II of the Northwestern Wildcats reaches to catch the ball against Robert Stafford III of the UCLA Bruins during the first half in the NCAA football game between UCLA and Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Wildcats scored on their first three possessions to build a 17-0 lead and secured their first Big Ten win of the season.
  • Caleb Komolafe led Northwestern with 119 rushing yards and a touchdown on 27 carries as the team totaled 199 yards on the ground.
  • Nico Iamaleava completed 19 of 27 passes for 180 yards, ran for a team-high 65 yards, and connected with Kwazi Gilmer for a 29-yard touchdown before adding a two-point pass to Anthony Woods.
  • UCLA blocked a short field-goal try in the fourth quarter to stay within one score, but a late Anto Saka sack and a false start derailed the Bruins’ final drive.
  • UCLA dropped to 0-4 (0-1 Big Ten), has yet to lead in a game, and now hosts No. 3 Penn State with local coverage placing the program on 0-12 watch.