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Ohio State Gets Another Crack at Dangerous UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, and the String of Crimes That Led to UCLA and USC's Rivalry Trophy

The ramp toward the climactic conclusion to Ohio State’s 2025 season continues with a matchup against a team that’s had one of the most tumultuous years in the Big Ten.

UCLA rides into town with a 3-6 record, though all three of those victories have come in conference play. The Bruins have been dangerous when underestimated, shocking then-No. 7 Penn State 42-37 to begin a three-game Big Ten winning streak after an 0-4 start. The Bruins followed their win over the Nittany Lions with a 38-13 road blowout of Michigan State and a 20-17 victory over Maryland.