UCLA Football Takes Control Late to Beat San Diego State
Wayne Knight added three rushing scores after halftime, and UCLA improved to 2-0 with its first home win under Bob Chesney.
- On Saturday, UCLA defeated San Diego State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl, improving to 2-0 under new coach Bob Chesney. The Bruins scored all 28 points in the second half to win their home opener.
- Fifth-Year tailback Wayne Knight led the offense with 97 yards on 13 carries and three touchdowns for the second straight game. The James Madison transfer's performance fueled UCLA's second-half surge.
- Linebacker Jalen Woods intercepted San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal in the fourth quarter, setting up a touchdown. The Bruins' defense held the Aztecs to 189 total net yards and limited them to one touchdown.
- Quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 14 of 22 passes for 151 yards and an interception in his Rose Bowl return. Despite passing struggles, the Bruins' ground attack produced 214 yards and four touchdowns.
- Next Saturday, UCLA hosts Purdue as the Bruins look to extend their unbeaten start. Under Chesney, UCLA has outscored opponents 42-10 in the fourth quarter this season.
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UCLA football takes control late to beat San Diego State
Wayne Knight rushes for 97 yards and three touchdowns as the Bruins overcome a scoreless first half for a 28-10 victory.
Wayne Knight scores 3 TDs as UCLA beats San Diego State 28-10
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — 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
UCLA football pulls away for convincing win over San Diego State
Sticking with what works, UCLA coach Bob Chesney wore his usual all-black outfit Saturday. San Diego State simply wore it. Several days after their coach had poked the Bruins by suggesting they were uppity with “all their polos, all their khakis, all their resources,” the Aztecs were undressed as the inferior team. It took some...
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