UCLA football remains unbeaten after home opener against San Diego State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The UCLA football team hosted San Diego State at the Rose Bowl on September 16, winning 28-10 in their home opener. Senior linebacker Jalen Woods contributed significantly, recording an interception, one sack, and nine total tackles. Woods praised the team's connection and practice energy, attributing their success to their preparation. UCLA, now 2-0, is set to face Purdue on September 23 at home in Big Ten action.
- •UCLA won 28-10 against San Diego State on September 16.
- •Jalen Woods recorded one interception, one sack, and nine total tackles.
- •UCLA improves to a 2-0 record this season.
- •The Bruins will play Purdue on September 23 at the Rose Bowl.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Senior LB Jalen Woods describes UCLA's connection and team energy
""We go through a practice in the offseason; when it’s time to get to the game, us being so connected makes it easy. That’s just how we practice."
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