Purdue football struggles defensively in loss at UCLA
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:03 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Purdue football suffered its 19th straight Big Ten loss, falling 52-38 to UCLA on September 19. After taking a brief lead in the second half, the Boilermakers were unable to hold off UCLA's offensive surge, allowing 645 yards and three turnovers proving detrimental. Despite a strong showing from quarterback Ryan Browne, who threw for multiple touchdowns, defensive lapses and a critical interception stifled any comeback attempts. Purdue's next matchup will be crucial as they continue to seek their first win in the Big Ten.
- •Purdue led 28-24 in the second half before faltering.
- •The Boilermakers allowed 313 yards in the first half alone.
- •UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava threw three touchdown passes.
- •Ryan Browne had a strong performance despite a late interception.
- •Purdue's struggles extend to a 19-game Big Ten losing streak.
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Instant takeaways from UCLA football's 52-38 victory over Purdue
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Defensive failure offsets offensive progress for Purdue football at UCLA
"Purdue football suffered its 19th straight Big Ten loss, hurt by three turnovers and an ineffective defense against UCLA.
"UCLA's defense struggled mightily on Saturday but it didn't stop the Bruins from getting a 52-38 win over Purdue.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 7:03 AMInstant takeaways from UCLA football's 52-38 victory over Purdue
UCLA's defense struggled mightily on Saturday but it didn't stop the Bruins from getting a 52-38 win over Purdue.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:52 AMDefensive failure offsets offensive progress for Purdue football at UCLA
Purdue football suffered its 19th straight Big Ten loss, hurt by three turnovers and an ineffective defense against UCLA.
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