Overview

• UCLA, a near 25- to 30-point underdog, jumped to a quick lead after a surprise onside kick and never trailed.
• Quarterback Nico Iamaleava totaled five touchdowns and roughly 294 yards as the Bruins racked up 435 yards and went 10-for-16 on third down.
• Drew Allar completed 19 of 26 passes for 200 yards with two touchdowns and 78 rushing yards, but Penn State was stopped on fourth-and-2 at the UCLA 9 in the final minute.
• James Franklin acknowledged the team’s poor energy and took responsibility for the performance as calls for accountability grow despite his reported $50 million-plus buyout.
• Penn State falls to 3-2 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten with polls and betting markets recalibrating; the Lions opened as 20.5-point favorites for next week’s home game vs. Northwestern.