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No. 7 UCLA storms to 8-0 as 3 first-quarter picks fuel a 27-0 Rose Bowl shutout of Nevada
Ty Dieffenbach threw a touchdown pass and ran for another score as UCLA forced four interceptions and recorded its first Rose Bowl shutout since 2007.
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the UCLA Bruins improved to 8-0 for the first time since 2005, defeating the Nevada Wolf Pack 27-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Head coach Bob Chesney's defense delivered the team's first shutout since 2007, forcing four turnovers including a 26-yard interception return for a touchdown by senior defensive back Derrick Barksdale.
Starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach recorded 178 passing yards and one rushing touchdown, while running back Wayne Knight added a 12-yard scoring reception to extend the Bruins' lead.
Chesney cited 'two fumbles, two drops, two holding penalties' as execution issues, noting the offense struggled for the second consecutive week with just 61 yards across its first four possessions.
With four regular-season contests remaining, the Bruins occupy first place in the Big Ten and visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers next Saturday for their first road game.