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UCLA football defeats Nebraska Cornhuskers, 41-21

By Tim Bradbury

Sept. 14, 2013 4:09 p.m.

UCLA head coach Jim Mora and the Bruins look out onto the field as the Nebraska Cornhuskers emerge from their tunnel prior to kickoff.

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The Cornhuskers' drum major leans backwards on the field minutes before kickoff at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE.

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Nebraska's student section displays a sign honoring UCLA redshirt freshman wide receiver Nick Pasquale. Pasquale passed away earlier in the week after being struck by a car.

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Redshirt freshman running back Paul Perkins launches over the goal line for UCLA's first touchdown against the Cornhuskers.

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Redshirt senior wide receiver Shaquelle Evans led the Bruins with three receptions for 97 yards and one touchdown.

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Senior linebacker Jordan Zumwalt forces a fumble as he de-cleats Nebraska senior quarterback Taylor Martinez during the first half.

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UCLA senior linebacker Anthony Barr forces Nebraska senior quarterback Taylor Martinez to fumble the football during the first half.

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley is forced to the turf after taking off from the pocket. Hundley gained 61 yards on the ground on 19 carries.

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Redshirt junior running back Jordon James breaks the plane for UCLA's second touchdown of the day. James led the Bruins in rushing with 105 yards.

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Nebraska wide receiver Jamal Turner struggles to take possession of the football during a kickoff return.

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley escapes the pocket on one of his 19 rushing attempts against the Cornhuskers.

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Redshirt senior wide receiver Shaquelle Evans catches a 28-yard pass during the third quarter for UCLA's third touchdown against Nebraska.

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Redshirt senior wide receiver Shaquelle Evans celebrates his touchdown with freshman Y receiver Thomas Duarte.

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Senior quarterback Taylor Martinez gained 203 yards through the air for three touchdowns in the Cornhusker's matchup against the Bruins.

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Redshirt junior fullback Phillip Ruhl crashes into a pylon as he scores a touchdown off a 12-yard pass from redshirt sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley during the third quarter.

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Redshirt junior fullback Phillip Ruhl points to the number "36" on his jersey after scoring a touchdown. Bruin players and coaches wore the number "36" on their jerseys and shirts to commemorate the life of UCLA wide receiver Nick Pasquale, who was fatally struck by a car earlier in the week.

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The Cornhuskers wore the number "36" on the back of their helmets in memory of UCLA wide receiver Nick Pasquale.

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Sophomore wide receiver Jordan Payton loses his helmet after taking a hit from Nebraska junior corner Josh Mitchell. Payton gained several yards before the play was blown dead.

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley hands off the ball to redshirt freshman running back Paul Perkins.

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Freshman linebacker Deon Hollins tries to bring down Nebraska senior quarterback Taylor Martinez during the fourth quarter.

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Nebraska's cheerleaders perform as the clock winds down during the fourth quarter.

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Senior running back Malcolm Jones prepares to stiff arm a defender as the Bruins run out the clock.

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Redshirt freshman center Carl Hulick screams as he runs off the field following the Bruins' win over #23 Nebraska.

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Sophomore linebacker Kenny Orjioke celebrates the Bruins' 41-21 win over the Cornhuskers with Bruin fans after the game.

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley holds up his game towel adorned with the words "RIP #36" as he solemnly walks off the field following the Bruin victory.

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A view of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium prior to kickoff. Memorial stadium hosted a record 91,471 fans Saturday, continuing its NCAA record of the most consecutive sellouts, with 329. (Panorama created from multiple images.)

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