UCLA Bruins (7-0, 5-0 BIG10) played their 5th home game against the Nevada Wolf Pack (3-4, 2-2 MW). The Halloween game packed the Rose Bowl Stadium hours before rain made its way into Southern California.
UCLA maintained a lead over the Nevada Wolf Pack from early in the game. The Bruins completed a series of three interceptions in the 1st quarter. Immediately, Bruins defensive back Scooter Jackson intercepted Luke Duncan’s pass. A field goal shortly after put the Bruins up 3-0.
UCLA’s defense kept consistent contact on the Wolf Pack, with Jalen Woods intercepting another Nevada pass for a 1-yard return. With 7:33 left in the 1st quarter, Luke Duncan’s pass was once more intercepted by Derrick Barksdale for a 26-yard touchdown followed by a kick from Mateen Baghani for a score of 10-0, UCLA.
In the second quarter, Bruins maintained the lead as Nevada struggled to keep the ball.
Bruins quarterback Dieffenbach completed a 25-yard pass to Semaj Morgan before Dieffenbach carried the ball into the endzone for a 4-yard touchdown run. Mateen Baghani followed the touchdown with a kick, bringing the score to 17-0.
In the 3rd quarter, the Bruins extended their lead with Javian Thomas completing an 11-yard touchdown pass. The pass was followed by a 12-yard touchdown pass that was carried by Wayne Knight. The touchdown was topped by a kick that brought the score to 24-0.
In the 4th quarter, Wolfpack’s quarterback AJ Bianco was sacked by Sahir Woods for a loss of 8 yards. Bruins Quarterback Dieffenbach completed a 9-yard pass followed by a series of completed passes before Mateen Baghani’s field goal brought the score to a whopping 27-0.
UCLA (8-0, 5-0 B1G) remains undefeated with 8 victories going into November. The Bruins face the Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3, 3-2 B1G) on November 7th at the TCF Bank Stadium.
Article: Lauren Rodriguez
Photos: Nancy Lares
