Wayne Knight scores three touchdowns as UCLA defeats San Diego State 28-10
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
UCLA opened its home season with a 28-10 victory over San Diego State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. After a scoreless first half, Bruins running back Wayne Knight broke the deadlock with three rushing touchdowns in the second half. Knight found the end zone on runs of 8, 7, and 36 yards, marking his second consecutive multi-touchdown game. Jalvian Thomas also contributed a 1-yard rushing score for the Bruins, who improved to 2-0 under coach Bob Chesney. San Diego State managed only a 46-yard field goal from Cooper Dileva and a late 19-yard touchdown reception by Jackson Ford from Jayden Denegal. UCLA returns to the Rose Bowl next Saturday to face Purdue, while San Diego State prepares to host James Madison.
- •Wayne Knight rushed for three touchdowns in the second half.
- •UCLA improved to 2-0 on the season with the 28-10 home victory.
- •San Diego State's only touchdown came in the final three minutes of play.
- •The Bruins are scheduled to host Purdue next Saturday.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Wayne Knight scores 3 TDs as UCLA beats San Diego State 28-10
"Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns after a scoreless first half and UCLA defeated San Diego State 28-10 on Saturday to win its home opener under new coach Bob Chesney. Jalvian Thomas added a 1-yard TD in between Knight's two fourth-quarter scores for the Bruins (2-0).
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