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Winless UCLA Upsets No. 7 Penn State 42-37 at Rose Bowl

Nico Iamaleava’s five touchdowns fueled the first win by an 0-4 team over an AP top-10 opponent since 1985.

Overview

  • Iamaleava totaled 166 passing yards, 128 rushing yards and five touchdowns to lead the Bruins’ breakthrough performance.
  • UCLA generated 435 total yards, including 269 on the ground, exposing a Penn State defense that struggled to tackle and fit the run.
  • The victory came under an interim setup with Tim Skipper as head coach and Jerry Neuheisel calling plays following midseason staff changes.
  • Penn State fell to 3-2 with a second straight loss, tightening its College Football Playoff path with Ohio State and Indiana still ahead.
  • Week 6 reshaped the national picture as Texas also lost to Florida, prompting projections to recalibrate across the SEC and Big Ten.