This post was updated Sept. 23 at 11:13 p.m.
UCLA football (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) picked up its first conference win 52-38 against Purdue (1-2, 0-1) on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

This post was updated Sept. 23 at 11:10 p.m.
It took the Boilermakers 11 seconds to get on the board after the Bruins stuffed the frontline, leaving wide receiver Xavier Townsend weaving through light coverage for a touchdown on Purdue’s first play of the game.

This post was updated Sept. 20 at 3:06 p.m.
UCLA football (2-0) has opened the 2026 season with its best start to a campaign since 2023 and now has the opportunity to go undefeated through three games as it faces Purdue (1-1) Saturday night at the Rose Bowl.

“Be quick, but don’t hurry.”
One of UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s many legendary quotes advises patience and care amid the heat of the pursuit of excellence.

With its best start since 2023, UCLA football (2-0) opens Big Ten competition against Purdue (1-1) Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins are coming off a 28-10 victory over San Diego State, after an initial 0-0 deadlock at halftime.

Week two was anything but a straight line for the Bruins.
But adapting to change may be the best way for the squad to find its identity ahead of conference play.

UCLA students will now receive free admission to all regular-season home football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games, UCLA Athletics announced Wednesday morning.
The policy will take effect Saturday for UCLA football’s second home game of the season against Purdue at the Rose Bowl.