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UCLA dominates Maryland 54-3 to remain unbeaten in conference play

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

UCLA dominates Maryland 54-3 to remain unbeaten in conference play

Summary

UCLA asserted its dominance with a 54-3 victory over Maryland on Saturday at College Park. The Bruins took command early, leading 20-3 at halftime, and then extended their lead in the second half with two interception returns for touchdowns. Wayne Knight highlighted the ground game with 100 rushing yards and a touchdown. The defeat puts Maryland at 2-2 and under pressure after a prior loss to Virginia Tech. UCLA moves to 4-0 and will take a break before facing Oregon on October 10.

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Status Watch

•UCLA improves to 4-0, 2-0 in the Big Ten.
•Maryland falls to 2-2, 0-1 in conference play.
•Ta'Shawn James and Scooter Jackson each returned interceptions for touchdowns.
•Wayne Knight rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown.
•UCLA will be off next week before playing at Oregon.

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8:56 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA stays unbeaten with a 54-3 drubbing of hapless Maryland

What they're saying

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Ta'Shawn James and Scooter Jackson returned interceptions for touchdowns in the third quarter, and UCLA dominated Maryland 54-3 on Saturday. Wayne Knight ran for 100 yards and a touchdown for the Bruins, who enter their open date undefeated under new coach Bob Chesney. UCLA (4-0, 2-0 Big Ten) led 20-3 after the first half and then extended its margin as rain began to fall harder in the final two quarters.
— Yahoo Sportsby NOAH TRISTER

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