UCLA football (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will have the opportunity to open conference play undefeated through two games against Maryland (2-1) on Saturday at SECU Stadium.

Nico Iamaleava will run through a wall for his team.
He will even let the wall run through him.
The senior quarterback proved it less than a year ago, when he led a game-winning drive against the Terrapins at the Rose Bowl.

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.