UCLA outlasts Purdue in a high-scoring encounter at Rose Bowl Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

UCLA Bruins triumphed over Purdue Boilermakers 52-38 in a late-night matchup on September 19, 2026. The game featured widespread offensive action, with UCLA achieving 645 total yards. Senior quarterback Nico Iamaleava threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, while the Bruins' running backs collectively gained over 300 yards. Despite the win, UCLA's defense struggled, allowing 488 total yards and committing 12 penalties for 103 yards.
- •UCLA scored 52 points, marking a high-octane performance.
- •Iamaleava completed 19 of 31 passes for 276 yards.
- •UCLA's running backs contributed four rushing touchdowns.
- •Defense struggled, yielding 488 yards and 38 points.
- •UCLA committed 12 penalties, raising concerns for future games.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Five reactions from UCLA and Purdue's late night shootout
"Five reactions from the UCLA Bruins 52-38 win against the Purdue in Saturday's late-night matchup. UCLA moves to 3-0 with the win.
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