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Alexander: Rough Start for UCLA Football, in More Ways than One

Utah dominated UCLA with 492 yards of offense and converted 14 of 16 third downs, exposing UCLA's defensive struggles in the season opener.

  • UCLA lost 43-10 to Utah at the Rose Bowl in their season opener on August 31, 2025, with 35,032 fans attending.
  • The loss resulted from UCLA's defensive struggles, including missed tackles and failure to pressure Utah quarterback Devon Dampier.
  • Utah dominated the game with 492 total yards, converting 14 of 16 third downs, while UCLA’s offense showed moments of promise but stalled often.
  • Iamaleava threw for 136 yards on 11 completions out of 22 attempts, recording one touchdown and one interception, while Dampier added two passing touchdowns and rushed for 87 yards.
  • The defeat exposed key defensive issues for UCLA, suggesting significant improvements are necessary before their next game.
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Nico Iamaleava struggles in UCLA debut, sacked 4 times in 43-10 loss to Utah

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Nico Iamaleava made a bigger splash in the transfer portal than he did in his debut for UCLA.

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