Overview

• After Michigan State’s opening touchdown, UCLA scored 38 unanswered points to seize control in East Lansing.
• Jalen Berger, a former Spartan, totaled three touchdowns and 83 rushing yards, while Nico Iamaleava went 16-of-24 for 180 yards and three scores without an interception.
• UCLA outgained Michigan State 418-253 and stopped the Spartans on all four fourth-down tries, with a fake punt and a forced fumble helping extend the lead.
• Michigan State starter Aidan Chiles exited in the third quarter after a hit and did not return, as Alessio Milivojevic came on and later connected with Nick Marsh for a late touchdown.
• Coach Jonathan Smith acknowledged responsibility for a failed fourth-and-1 call at MSU’s 34-yard line, with the Spartans now 3-3 overall and 0-3 in Big Ten play.