Purdue football falls to UCLA as defense struggles again
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Purdue football suffered a 52-38 defeat against UCLA on September 19 at Rose Bowl Stadium. Despite a strong showing from quarterback Ryan Browne and a brief lead in the second half, turnovers and defensive lapses proved costly. Purdue's defense allowed UCLA to accumulate 645 yards, continuing a trend of struggle. This loss marks Purdue's 19th consecutive defeat in Big Ten play, and the team will need to improve significantly to compete effectively in the conference.
- •Purdue falls to 1-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.
- •Ryan Browne threw for strong yardage but had critical turnovers.
- •Purdue briefly led 28-24 before UCLA regained control.
- •UCLA's Wayne Knight rushed for 177 yards against Purdue's defense.
- •Loss marks Purdue's 19th straight defeat in Big Ten competition.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Purdue football loss to UCLA features high honors and a tutor needed
"Purdue's report card against UCLA resembles strengths and weaknesses of standardized testing: strong in one subject, needing studying in others.
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