UCLA Bruins prepare for Week 3 matchup against Purdue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:59 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The UCLA Bruins, holding a 2-0 record, gear up to face Purdue on Saturday as they kick off their Big Ten Conference season. The Bruins are looking for their first 3-0 start since 2023. Key areas of focus include the impact of missing wide receivers Mikey Matthews and Jonah Smith, alongside the need for improved passing from quarterback Nico Iamaleava. Discipline will also be critical, with the Bruins averaging 10 penalties per game. Purdue poses a challenge as UCLA aims to leverage their strong ground game to secure a conference victory.
- •UCLA is 2-0 heading into the game against Purdue.
- •Wide receivers Mikey Matthews and Jonah Smith are out, affecting depth.
- •Quarterback Nico Iamaleava's passing game needs to improve.
- •UCLA averages 10 penalties per game, the most in the Big Ten.
- •The match is part of the Big Ten Conference slate.
- 1:59 PMYahoo Sports — Five questions for the UCLA Bruins heading into Week 3 versus Purdue
"Five questions for the 2-0 UCLA Bruins as they head into their Week 3 game against Purdue on Saturday.
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