Purdue and UCLA kick off Big Ten play with scoreless first quarter
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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Purdue faces UCLA at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, to begin the 2026 Big Ten season. The game started at 11 p.m. ET, and currently, there is no score in the first quarter. Purdue, with a record of 1-1, is looking to end an 18-game losing streak against Big Ten opponents and a 21-game streak against Power Four opponents. UCLA enters the matchup at 2-0, with quarterback Nico Iamaleava recovering from an ankle injury. Both teams aim to capitalize on their quarterback strengths as the match progresses.
- •Purdue is 1-1, while UCLA is 2-0 entering the game.
- •Current score is Purdue 0, UCLA 0 in the first quarter.
- •Ryan Browne has 646 yards and 4 touchdowns for Purdue.
- •Nico Iamaleava's injury status was confirmed as good to go.
- •Kickoff occurred at 11 p.m. ET on September 19, 2026.
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"Purdue looks to snap a pair of losing streaks spanning two seasons as it opens Big Ten play against UCLA. Live score updates, analysis, TV, schedule, more.
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