UCLA claims 27-0 shutout over Nevada in Rose Bowl
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Last updated Nov 1, 2026
No. 7 UCLA defeated Nevada 27-0 at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, improving to 8-0 for the first time since 2005. The Bruins' defense dominated early, forcing three interceptions in the first quarter, including a return for a touchdown by Derrick Barksdale. Ty Dieffenbach contributed with one passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown, leading UCLA to a 17-0 halftime lead. The Bruins capped the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 38-yard field goal by Mateen Bhaghani. UCLA now prepares for a road matchup against Minnesota next Saturday.
- •UCLA improves to 8-0 for the first time since 2005.
- •Defense forced three interceptions in the first quarter.
- •Ty Dieffenbach threw for 178 yards and scored two touchdowns.
- •Derrick Barksdale returned an interception for a touchdown.
- •Next game for UCLA is at Minnesota on Saturday.
- 1:06 AMESPN — No. 7 UCLA gets to 8-0 for first time since 2005 with 27-0 win over Nevada
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — No. 7 UCLA storms to 8-0 as 3 first-quarter picks fuel a 27-0 Rose Bowl shutout of Nevada
"(AP) — Ty Dieffenbach threw for one touchdown and scored another, and seventh-ranked UCLA's defense forced three interceptions in the first quarter in a 27-0 rout of Nevada on Saturday to improve to 8-0 for the first time since 2005.It was UCLA's first shutout at the Rose Bowl since beating Oregon 16-0 on Nov.
"UCLA's defense was dominant Saturday in a 27-0 rout of Nevada, and the seventh-ranked Bruins improved to 8-0 for the first time since 2005.
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External links- ESPNNov 1, 2026, 1:06 AMNo. 7 UCLA gets to 8-0 for first time since 2005 with 27-0 win over Nevada
UCLA's defense was dominant Saturday in a 27-0 rout of Nevada, and the seventh-ranked Bruins improved to 8-0 for the first time since 2005.
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 11:35 PMNo. 7 UCLA storms to 8-0 as 3 first-quarter picks fuel a 27-0 Rose Bowl shutout of Nevada
(AP) — Ty Dieffenbach threw for one touchdown and scored another, and seventh-ranked UCLA's defense forced three interceptions in the first quarter in a 27-0 rout of Nevada on Saturday to improve to 8-0 for the first time since 2005.It was UCLA's first shutout at the Rose Bowl since beating Oregon 16-0 on Nov.
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