Purdue football plays UCLA at Rose Bowl, seeking to end 18-game Big Ten losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Purdue football faces UCLA at the Rose Bowl on September 15, aiming to break an 18-game Big Ten losing streak. The Boilermakers, coming off a narrow 38-36 double-overtime loss to Wake Forest, look to prove their competitiveness in the new conference season. Coach Barry Odom emphasized the significance of the match in regard to future meaningful games in November. Although the trip lacks traditional bowl game allure, the historic venue adds importance to this matchup for Purdue's program.
- •Purdue aims to snap an 18-game Big Ten losing streak.
- •The game is at the Rose Bowl, historic for Purdue.
- •Purdue lost 38-36 to Wake Forest last week.
- •Barry Odom highlights the importance for future games.
- •First Rose Bowl appearance for Purdue since 2001.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Rose Bowl trip doesn't include bowl game allure, but still big for Purdue football
"Purdue football returns to the Rose Bowl stadium to face UCLA, hoping to snap an 18-game Big Ten losing streak.
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