The No. 21 UCLA Bruins pulled off an enormous upset victory over No. 13 Oregon on Saturday afternoon, successful 17-15.
UCLA’s protection was the story, forcing six turnovers: 4 fumbles and two interceptions. The Bruins additionally got here up massive with a two-point conversion cease that clinched the win.
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The Geese have been with out beginning quarterback Dante Moore, who continues to be recovering from the concussion sustained in opposition to USC. In consequence, Oregon went with backup Dylan Raiola. The Nebraska switch seemed like a totally completely different quarterback this week.
In his final sport in opposition to USC, Raiola threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns after taking up for Moore. This week in opposition to UCLA, the backup quarterback struggled, throwing for simply 43 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. He additionally misplaced a fumble.
The Bruins protection held the Geese to only 89 yards of offense and 5 first downs via three quarters. Head coach Dan Lanning benched Raiola with 13 minutes left within the sport, choosing third-string quarterback Brock Thomas.
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It seemed like Thomas would spark Oregon, serving to lead the Geese down the sphere. Then, the Bruins logged their sixth takeaway as Thomas fumbled the snap on a fourth-down try.
UCLA’s protection benefited from Raiola’s early struggles, however the group could not flip it into offensive manufacturing. Bruins beginning quarterback Nico Iamaleava left the sport at halftime with a lower-body damage.
Head coach Bob Chesney mentioned Iamaleava was fantastic heading into the half, however the QB did not return from the locker room for the beginning of the second half.
Iamaleava lastly returned to the sideline with a couple of minute left within the third quarter. The group dominated him out for the remainder of the sport.
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Backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach did simply sufficient to assist UCLA cling to its lead. He hit Wayne Knight for a brief nine-yard rating early within the fourth quarter to assist seal the sport. Knight completed with 103 yards and a rating on 22 carries, and added the second TD via the air.
UCLA’s protection got here up enormous once more. After Oregon scored a landing, the Bruins have been whistled for a penalty, placing the two-point conversion on the ½ yard line. It appeared just like the Geese would punch within the conversion simply, however UCLA stopped the frenzy try, preserving the two-point lead.
This was the Bruins’ first win at Oregon since 2004.
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The Bruins will now wait to listen to how extreme Iamaleava’s damage is. When he initially suffered it, he was writhing on the bottom and greedy at his calf. However then he walked off on his personal, missed one play, and returned for the ultimate play earlier than halftime, an interception within the Oregon finish zone.
UCLA gained considered one of its largest video games left on the schedule. The Bruins aren’t projected to play one other ranked group till November 28, after they face USC, at present No. 19.
Subsequent week, the Bruins will journey to face the Wisconsin Badgers and hope Iamaleava is wholesome.
Oregon will host Nebraska because the Geese hope to get Moore again beneath heart.
