Overview
- UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl to improve to 7-0 and rise to No. 9 in the polls, a result reported on Saturday by multiple outlets.
- Wayne Knight, Anthony Woods and Jaivian Thomas each scored rushing touchdowns as UCLA piled up 245 rushing yards, the team’s fifth game with more than 200 rushing yards this season.
- The Bruins lead the Big Ten with about 233 rushing yards per game and 24 rushing touchdowns in Bob Chesney’s first season after he brought the same run‑heavy plan from James Madison.
- UCLA is winning without starter Nico Iamaleava with backup Ty Dieffenbach managing the offense, but coach Chesney singled out two fumbles, two drops and two holding penalties in the first half as issues he will fix.
- Despite the unbeaten record and high ranking, analysts note a relatively easy schedule and say UCLA must keep winning and improve résumé quality if it wants a strong College Football Playoff case.