UCLA beats Maryland 54-3 in Bob Chesney's first Big Ten road game

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

UCLA beats Maryland 54-3 in Bob Chesney's first Big Ten road game
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UCLA football secured a significant 54-3 victory over Maryland on September 27, marking head coach Bob Chesney's first Big Ten road win. This game highlighted a stark contrast with USC, whose head coach Lincoln Riley has yet to achieve a dominant Big Ten road performance in over two seasons. The Bruins' strong showing comes amid a tumultuous period for USC, raising questions about their future playoff prospects. With a favorable schedule ahead, UCLA could potentially position itself for playoff contention if they can maintain their momentum in upcoming games against Oregon, Wisconsin, and others.

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  • •UCLA wins 54-3 against Maryland on September 27.
  • •Bob Chesney achieves first Big Ten road victory as UCLA's head coach.
  • •USC struggles under Lincoln Riley in road games.
  • •UCLA faces a favorable schedule for potential playoff positioning.
  • •USC's future playoff hopes appear diminished.
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  • 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Take note, Lincoln Riley: Bob Chesney wins 1st Big Ten road game by 51
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Lincoln Riley hasn't had one dominant Big Ten road game in two-plus seasons at USC. He lost at Maryland. Bob Chesney aced his first Big Ten road trip

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