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No. 9 UCLA beats Michigan State 28-10 to improve to 7-0
No.
9 UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday.
The win gave the Bruins a 7-0 start for the first time since 2005.
UCLA’s defense forced three turnovers and four sacks, helping the team recover after two first-half fumbles.
Michigan State took an early lead, but linebacker Donavyn Pellot intercepted a pass after one fumble and set up UCLA’s go-ahead score.
UCLA then pulled away with a 63-yard touchdown pass and two more rushing scores.
The Spartans, now 2-6, were without key players including their top two quarterbacks and running backs, and have lost six straight.
Michigan State has a bye week to rest and recover, while UCLA could move up in the top 10 before its next game, according to ESPN.
No. 9 UCLA beat Michigan State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
The Bruins improved to 7-0 for the first time since 2005.
UCLA’s defense forced three turnovers and recorded four sacks.
Michigan State briefly led 7-0 after Devin Vaught returned a fumble 56 yards.
UCLA outgained the Spartans 443-156 and pulled away in the second and third quarters.
- Who
- No. 9 UCLA and Michigan State.
- What
- UCLA won 28-10, improving to 7-0.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
- Where
- The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
- Why
- UCLA forced three turnovers and pulled away after Michigan State briefly took an early lead.
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Devin Vaught returned a fumble 56 yards, helping set up Michigan State’s 7-0 lead.
Donavyn Pellot intercepted Kayd Coffman and returned the ball 67 yards, setting up UCLA’s go-ahead touchdown.
Ty Dieffenbach threw a 63-yard touchdown pass to Brian Rowe Jr.
UCLA completed a 28-10 win over Michigan State.
- Final score
- UCLA 28, Michigan State 10
- UCLA ranking
- No. 9
- UCLA record
- 7-0
- Michigan State record
- 2-6, 0-5
- Total offense
- UCLA 443 yards; Michigan State 156 yards
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As the game went along we gave up too many big plays, turned the ball over at an inopportune time, and then gave up the big explosive touchdown to start the second half
It was sloppy
Our defense was so good
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Sources: Michigan State starting quarterback Alessio Milivojevic (undisclosed) is not expected top play at No. 9 UCLA today. With back-up Cam Fancher out, true freshman Kayd Coffman is in line for his first career start. He’ll face UCLA back-up Ty Dieffenbach.