Ty Dieffenbach threw one passing touchdown and one rushing score as No. 7 UCLA defeated Nevada 27-0, reaching 8-0 for the first time since 2005. The Bruins' defense forced three first-quarter interceptions, including a pick-six by Derrick Barksdale. Mateen Bhaghani added a 38-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
Anthony Woods and Scooter Jackson also recorded interceptions. UCLA improved to 8-0 for the first time since the 2005 season, shutting out an opponent at the Rose Bowl for the first time since 2007. The Wolf Pack fell to 3-5.
Dieffenbach finished 16 of 30 for 178 passing yards. Nevada quarterback Luke Duncan transferred from Chesney and struggled, finishing 1 for 8 for 36 yards before being replaced. AJ Bianco relieved Duncan and completed 6 of 13 passes for 71 yards.
Rowe went out UCLA wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. left the game after a hard hit in the second quarter but eventually got up. He caught a 38-yard pass before exiting. Chesney had no update on Rowe's status.
The Bruins face a challenging November, visiting Minnesota, hosting Illinois, traveling to Michigan, and ending the regular season against USC.
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