UCLA leads Purdue 52-38 in high-scoring showdown at Rose Bowl

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

UCLA leads Purdue 52-38 in high-scoring showdown at Rose Bowl
Summary

UCLA Bruins and Purdue Boilermakers faced off on September 19 at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. After falling behind, Purdue's offense showed promise but failed to match UCLA's output. Ryan Browne threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns, but turnovers and defensive struggles hindered Purdue's efforts. The Bruins totaled 645 yards, with 369 coming on the ground, and maintained control throughout the game despite 12 penalties. Purdue's defensive issues need addressing, as they allowed UCLA to score freely, leading to speculation about potential coaching changes if performance does not improve soon.

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  • UCLA amassed 645 total yards, including 369 rushing yards.
  • Purdue scored 38 points but struggled defensively.
  • Ryan Browne set a career high with 378 passing yards.
  • Purdue committed three turnovers that aided UCLA's scoring.
  • Purdue's defensive struggles raise questions about coaching adjustments.
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  • 3:00 PMYahoo SportsPurdue 38 UCLA 52: Trouble Bruin?
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Purdue’s offense was California Dreamin’. The defense was California Snoozin’.

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