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UCLA's Wayne Knight injury not serious as team stays unbeaten

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

UCLA's Wayne Knight injury not serious as team stays unbeaten

Summary

UCLA football's Wayne Knight, a star running back, was injured during Saturday's 28-10 win over Michigan State but reported no serious injury. Head coach Bob Chesney confirmed Knight could have returned to the game if needed but opted to keep him sidelined to ensure his health. Knight's teammates contributed to a strong ground game, with Anthony Woods rushing for 112 yards. The team remains unbeaten at 7-0 and continues to aim for a top-four seed in the College Football Playoffs, with their next game against Nevada on Halloween.

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Status Watch

•Wayne Knight injured during the 28-10 victory over Michigan State.
•Coach Bob Chesney confirmed Knight's injury is not serious.
•Anthony Woods led the rushing attack with 112 yards.
•UCLA is unbeaten at 7-0 this season.
•Next game is against Nevada on Halloween.

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10:58 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA HC Bob Chesney breathes a sigh of relief on Wayne Knight injury scare

What they're saying

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UCLA football overcame one big injury scare involving backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach against Michigan State . Now coach Bob Chesney can breathe out more relief. This one involving star running back Wayne Knight. The James Madison transfer took a big hit too in the 28-10 rout on Saturday. But informed reporters on Sunday that his injury isn’t […] The post UCLA HC Bob Chesney breathes a sigh of relief on Wayne Knight injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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