Overview

• The Bruins' final two drives stalled on a sack and a false start after a late defensive stop, cementing the 17-14 result in Evanston.
• UCLA ceded 199 rushing yards as Northwestern's Caleb Komolafe ran for 119 on 27 carries, though the Wildcats did not score after halftime.
• Quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 19 of 27 passes for 180 yards with a touchdown and ran for 65 yards, adding a two-point conversion to pull within three in the fourth quarter.
• The game marked Tim Skipper's first as interim head coach with defensive play-calling handled by senior analyst Kevin Coyle.
• Following earlier losses to Utah, UNLV and a $1.2 million home defeat to New Mexico, UCLA now enters a stretch against opponents who were a combined 28-4, fueling concern about a winless season.