Overview

• UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava accounted for five touchdowns, throwing for 166 yards and rushing for 128.
• The Bruins won under interim head coach Tim Skipper with tight ends coach Jerry Neuheisel calling plays after recent staff firings.
• UCLA outgained Penn State 446-357, outrushed the Lions 280-127, converted 10 of 16 third downs, and led 27-7 after a surprise onside kick helped set the tone.
• Penn State’s comeback featured a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, but a late fourth-and-2 stop of Drew Allar and an intentional safety in the final seconds secured UCLA’s win.
• The victory is UCLA’s first of the season and ends a 16-game skid versus AP top-10 teams, while snapping Penn State’s 34-game streak against unranked opponents and fueling fan backlash toward Franklin.