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UCLA football urges students to claim free tickets for Purdue game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:43 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

UCLA football urges students to claim free tickets for Purdue game

Summary

UCLA head coach Bob Chesney is encouraging students to take advantage of free tickets for the Bruins' Big Ten home opener against Purdue on Saturday. The game is set for 8 p.m. PDT at the Rose Bowl, part of a new policy allowing eligible students free admission to regular-season home football games. This initiative aims to increase attendance after the Bruins averaged 37,782 fans last season, the lowest in stadium history. Chesney emphasized the importance of student support as UCLA begins its season with a 2-0 record and transitions into its third year in the Big Ten.

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By the Numbers

•Chesney calls for a packed Rose Bowl for the Big Ten opener
•Free tickets are available to eligible undergraduate and graduate students
•UCLA averaged 37,782 fans at home last season
•The game against Purdue kicks off at 8 p.m. PDT on Saturday
•Students who purchased Den Passes will receive refunds

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7:43 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA football news: Bob Chesney urges fans to claim free tickets for Arizona clash

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UCLA head coach Bob Chesney wants a packed Rose Bowl for the Bruins’ Big Ten home opener against Purdue on Saturday night. Chesney urged UCLA students to claim their free tickets ahead of the 8 p.m. PDT kickoff. The push comes as the school begins a new policy giving eligible undergraduate and graduate students free admission to regular-season home […] The post UCLA football news: Bob Chesney urges fans to claim free tickets for Arizona clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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