UCLA Ends Season with Hard-Fought Victory Over Fresno State

The Bruins secured a 20-13 win at the Rose Bowl, capping DeShaun Foster's first season as head coach with a resilient performance.

UCLA overcame a sluggish start and numerous penalties to defeat Fresno State, breaking a four-game losing streak in the series and earning their first win over the Bulldogs since 2000.
Senior quarterback Ethan Garbers played a pivotal role, throwing a decisive two-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter and finishing with 289 passing yards.
Linebacker Carson Schwesinger, a Butkus Award finalist, delivered a standout performance with 15 tackles and a blocked punt in what could be his final college game.
Tight end Moliki Matavao emerged as a key offensive contributor, recording eight receptions for 120 yards to help UCLA secure the win.
The victory marked a positive end to a challenging season for the Bruins, who rebounded from a 1-5 start to finish 5-7 under first-year head coach DeShaun Foster.