UCLA improved to 5-0 with a 17-15 upset win over No. 13 Oregon, powered by Wayne Knight’s two touchdowns. Knight rushed for 103 yards and a score, then caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach in the fourth quarter. The Bruins overcame an injury to starting QB Nico Iamaleava, who left in the first half with a lower leg issue after throwing two interceptions.
Dieffenbach stepped in, completing a key touchdown pass to Knight. Oregon committed seven turnovers, including a fumbled snap on a 2-point try after a UCLA face mask penalty. The Ducks drove late but lost a fumble on their final attempt.
UCLA’s defense held, stopping Jordon Davison on the 2-point conversion and forcing a fumble to seal the win. Knight’s rushing touchdown was his 10th of the season. UCLA leads the nation with 10 interceptions this year.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning criticized his team’s ball security, while UCLA coach Bob Chesney praised Dieffenbach’s readiness. Dylan Raiola started at QB for Oregon in place of concussed Dante Moore but was replaced by Brock Thomas after two interceptions. The Bruins opened with a field goal but fell behind early before responding with Knight’s runs and the Dieffenbach connection.
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