No. 9 UCLA defeats Michigan State 28-10 for perfect start

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 02:02 · Archive

No. 9 UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10 on Saturday for the Bruins' first 7-0 start since 2005.

No. 9 UCLA defeated Michigan State 28-10 on Saturday in Pasadena, giving the Bruins their first 7-0 start since 2005. Quarterback Ty Dieffenbach, in his second start since Nico Iamaleava suffered a season-ending knee injury, threw a 63-yard touchdown pass to Brian Rowe Jr. early in the third quarter. The Bruins' running backs dominated, with Wayne Knight scoring his 12th ground touchdown and his 13th overall, whilst Jalen Woods rushed for 87 yards and added a 4-yard touchdown.

Michigan State led 7-0 after their third-string quarterback Kayd Coffman threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Keshawn Williams in the first quarter. After that early stumble, UCLA's offence took control. Jaivian Thomas' 7-yard rushing touchdown tied the game at 7-all, then Knight's 1-yard run put the Bruins ahead 14-7. UCLA outgained the Spartans 443-156 and pulled away in the second half with two more touchdowns.

The Spartans, who have lost six consecutive games, were already disadvantaged by injuries to their top two running backs. Knight finished with 15 carries for 56 yards before leaving the game, whilst Dieffenbach completed 18 of 31 passes for 198 yards. UCLA improved to 5-0 in Big Ten play.

How it is being reported

• No. 9 UCLA rides running back trio to 28-10 victory over Michigan State"... it’s cool to see them get rewarded.”Woodtv · 25 Oct, 01:03
• No. 9 UCLA rallies past Michigan State 28-10 for its first 7-0 start since 2005After a sluggish start that included their first two fumbles at home, the Bruins pulled away.WILX · 25 Oct, 01:11

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