Purdue faces late kickoff against UCLA on Saturday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Purdue will take on UCLA in their conference opener on Saturday, kicking off at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The Boilermakers, currently 1-1, come off a double-overtime loss to Wake Forest, where they rallied from a 10-point deficit. Purdue's quarterback Ryan Browne passed for 329 yards, while running back Fame Ijeboi contributed 114 rushing yards and three touchdowns. UCLA, undefeated at 2-0, is favored by 14 points as they look to exploit Purdue's defensive vulnerabilities. The late start poses a challenge for the Boilermakers amid the long-distance travel.
- •Purdue is 1-1 after a loss to Wake Forest.
- •UCLA sits at 2-0 and is favored by 14 points.
- •Kickoff scheduled for 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- •Purdue's Browne and Ijeboi had strong performances last game.
- •Both teams look to establish momentum in conference play.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Purdue has a late night ahead of them on Saturday against UCLA
"UCLA football will be facing a Purdue team that's not used to starting games at 11:00p.m. East Coast time.
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