Purdue football visits UCLA aiming to end losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Purdue football faces UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday night, seeking to end an 18-game losing streak against Big Ten teams. The Boilermakers are coming off a narrow 38-36 double-overtime defeat to Wake Forest, which extended their losing streak to Power 4 opponents to 22. UCLA is 2-0, showcasing a strong run game with nearly 500 rushing yards so far this season. Purdue will likely rely on standout performances from players like Ryan Browne and Jeremy Lewis while dealing with injuries to key players. The kick-off is set for 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.
- •Purdue is 0-2 against Power 4 opponents this season.
- •UCLA has rushed for nearly 500 yards in two games.
- •Kickoff for the game is at 11 p.m. ET.
- •Purdue defensive back Mister Clark is out due to injury.
- •Purdue has not won at the Rose Bowl since 2001.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — What to know for Purdue football matchup vs UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium
"The Boilermakers will try to bounce back from last week's heartbreaking loss to Wake Forest this Saturday with a late-night showdown at UCLA.
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