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Despite UCLA’s Top-10 Win, Michigan State Opens as Favorites for Big Ten Matchup

UCLA's 42-37 upset over No. 7 Penn State and Florida's 29-21 win over Texas reshaped playoff chances, with UCLA's QB Nico Iamaleava scoring five total touchdowns.

  • UCLA stunned No. 3 Penn State 42-37 in Week 6 for its first win of the season, with transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava scoring five touchdowns.
  • UCLA entered the matchup winless after an 0-3 start and a coaching change following a home loss to New Mexico earlier in the season.
  • The Bruins prevailed despite playing without their head coach and both coordinators, sealing the upset with a crucial fourth-down stop in the final minute.
  • Penn State suffered its second consecutive defeat, falling from fourth to 16th in the rankings after the loss, while Iamaleava passed for 166 yards and rushed for 128.
  • Despite UCLA’s breakthrough, Michigan State opened as a 7.5-point home favorite for their upcoming Big Ten clash in Week 7.
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AP Player of the Week: Nico Iamaleava had hand in 5 touchdowns in UCLA's upset of Penn State

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football.

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