Overview

• Previously winless UCLA beat No. 7 Penn State 42-37 in Pasadena, with Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava running for multiple scores in a ground-heavy attack.
• James Franklin said the defense under new coordinator Jim Knowles was not playing fast or aggressive enough and lacked confidence.
• Drew Allar went 19-of-26 for 200 yards and two touchdowns and was stopped on a late fourth-down try, then said the team is "extremely motivated" to rebound.
• Sports Illustrated and ESPN voices called Penn State a tough College Football Playoff sell given its 0-2 Big Ten start and remaining tests against Northwestern, Iowa and Ohio State.
• ClutchPoints reported Franklin was dismissed days after the loss, citing a reported buyout near $50 million and early speculation on replacements such as Matt Rhule, Clark Lea and Jon Sumrall.