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Wayne Knight Powers UCLA to 52-38 Win Over Purdue

UCLA’s dominant run game led by Knight signaled a budding offensive identity and prompted urgent scrutiny of Purdue’s struggling defense.

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Overview

  • UCLA defeated Purdue 52-38 at the Rose Bowl Saturday night, totaling 645 yards of offense and 369 rushing yards in a high-scoring Big Ten opener.
  • Transfer running back Wayne Knight carried the attack with 177 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, turning two forced-fumble turnovers into decisive scores.
  • Quarterback Nico Iamaleava had his best passing game as a Bruin, completing 19 of 31 for 276 yards and three touchdowns while also adding 55 rushing yards.
  • Purdue’s offense produced 488 total yards with Ryan Browne throwing for 378 yards and Xavier Townsend gaining 162 receiving yards, but the Boilermakers’ defense again surrendered big plays and extended a 19-game Big Ten losing streak.
  • The win pushed Bob Chesney’s UCLA to 3-0 and framed immediate questions for Purdue’s defensive staff as both teams prepare for key tests next week.