Purdue faces late kickoff against UCLA on Saturday night

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Purdue faces late kickoff against UCLA on Saturday night
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 7:45 PMYahoo SportsPurdue has a late night ahead of them on Saturday against UCLA
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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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