UCLA Bruins move to No. 5 after shutout win over Nevada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The UCLA Bruins improved to 8-0 with a 27-0 victory against Nevada on Saturday, securing a spot in the AP Top 25 at No. 5 for the first time since 2001. The Bruins started strong with three first-quarter interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. Stand-in quarterback Ty Dieffenbach contributed with 178 passing yards and two touchdowns, leading the offense. The Bruins' defense has now limited opponents to 10 points or fewer in five games this season. They will face Minnesota next week in an early kickoff at 9:00 a.m.
- •UCLA Bruins improve to 8-0 with a 27-0 win over Nevada.
- •Bruins rank No. 5 in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2001.
- •UCLA's defense achieved its fifth shutout this season.
- •Stand-in quarterback Ty Dieffenbach throws for 178 yards and two touchdowns.
- •UCLA plays Minnesota next Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA Breaks Into Top 5 After Maintaining Perfect Record
"The UCLA Bruins maintained their spotless record with a win over Nevada on Saturday, propelling them to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 poll. The post UCLA Breaks Into Top 5 After Maintaining Perfect Record appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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