This was a massive upset and the end of a four-game losing streak. UCLA entered the game as a 24.5-point underdog against the No. 7-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions, and not only did they keep the game close, but they also won it by five.
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UCLA takes down No. 7 Penn State to get its first win of the season! pic.twitter.com/QGkePj1NrE— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 4, 2025The win was UCLA's first of the season after starting the season 0-4. The Bruins had been held to 14 points or fewer in three of their first four games and hadn't led in a game all season before taking a quick 10-0 lead in the first quarter.