Overview
- Washington beat UCLA 48-14 in Pasadena, with an announced crowd of about 38,201 and Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava exiting after a third‑quarter hit.
- UCLA says it is still evaluating its long‑term home arrangement as reports detail discussions about relocating games to SoFi Stadium as early as 2026.
- Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Operating Company are suing to enforce what they say is a lease requiring UCLA to play at the Rose Bowl through 2044.
- UC Regents have asked the court to stay the case and to compel arbitration, with hearings set for Jan. 8 (stay) and Jan. 22 (arbitration).
- Fans voiced worries about losing Rose Bowl tailgating traditions and some season‑ticket holders said they may not renew, echoing concerns tied to declining attendance and reported discrepancies between announced and scanned totals.