Bruins vs. Cornhuskers Live Game Thread

Get all the latest action with our UCLA Bruins vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers live game updates thread.

Oct 19, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Jalen Berger (0) scores on a touchdown reception as Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Robert Longerbeam (7) defends during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins (2-5) hit the road to play a midwest Big Ten opponent in the Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-3). Bruins are looking to keep their momentum going as they respond off a win over Rutgers and a bye week.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Bruins win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Bruins have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game.

This is the first meeting between these two teams as members of the Big Ten conference and it should be closer than expected. The Bruins are coming off a 383 passing yard, four-touchdown performance from senior quarterback Ethan Garbers, who had his best game in four years.

The Cornhuskers are in a get-right spot after losing back-to-back games to top-25 opponents. A demolishing loss to Indiana and a very close defeat at the hands of Ohio State has this team hungry for a home win in Week 10.

It will be up to the Bruins defense to do what they can to limit Cornhusker quarterback Dylan Raiola who has struggled of late. Five interceptions and zero touchdown passes in his last three games show that Raiola has felt the pressure of opposing defenses in his first collegiate season.

If the Bruins find a way to a massive road win, it would be their second-straight conference road victory after knocking off the Scarlett Knights, 35-32, two weeks ago. Watch for senior tight end Moliki Matavao to have another big game after his latest six-catch, 104-yard performance.

Be sure to keep up with our live updates throughout the contest.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: Bruins called for a false start.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 1: Bruins kicker Mateen Bhaghani nails the field goal. Bruins lead 3-0.

SACK: Dylan Raiola sacked by Jay Toia for a loss of two yards.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Bruins lead 3-0.

START OF SECOND QUARTER:

PENALTY: Cornhuskers flagged for a face mask.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 2: Ethan Garbers hooks up with Jalen Berger for a 10-yard touchdown score. Bruins lead 10-0.

PENALTY: Bruins called for unsportsmanlike conduct.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 3: Dante Dowdell finds the end zone on a four-yard rush. Bruins lead 10-7.

TIMEOUT: Cornhuskers use their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Bruins call their first timeout of the half.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 4: Bruins kicker Mateen Bhaghani nails the field goal. Bruins lead 13-7.

PENALTY: Bruins called for a false start.

PENALTY: Bruins flagged for illegal formation.

TWO MINUTE TIMEOUT

TIMEOUT: Bruins call their second timeout of the half.

END OF FIRST HALF: Bruins lead 13-7.

The Bruins got off to a hot start offensively to the ballgame, posting 10 unanswered points to begin the first quarter. A 14-play, 68-yard opening drive led to a 3-0 lead off of a field goal from kicker Mateen Bhaghani.

Forcing a quick three and out from the Cornhuskers, the Bruins went right back down the field for an 11-play, 85-yard drive that led to a 10-yard touchdown reception from Michigan State transfer running back Jalen Berger.

The Huskers would counter with a touchdown of their own and the Bruins replied with a field goal to put them up by six going into halftime. Bruins quarterback Ethan Garbers was sensational in the first half, completing 15 of 19 passes for 149 yards and is the team-high rusher with 64 yards.

The Cornhuskers were lucky to score their only touchdown due to self-inflicted wounds from the Bruins defense. Forcing a fourth and 10, the Bruins committed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that gave the Huskers a set of fresh downs and later scored to cut the lead.

Penalties must be cleaned up for the Bruins in the second half as they were flagged four times for a total of 30 yards. If Garbers can continue to sling the rock accurately and pick apart the Cornhusker defense, there could be an upset in Lincoln.

START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

SCORE UPDATE NO. 5: Dylan Raiola is intercepted by the Bruins for a 38-yard pick-six return for a touchdown. Bruins lead 20-7.

TURNOVER: Cornhuskers turn the ball over on downs. Bruins will take over at their own 41-yard line.

SACK: Ethan Garbers is sacked for a loss of eight yards.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 6: Ethan Garbers connects with Kwazi Gilmore for a 48-yard touchdown. Bruins lead 27-7.

PENALTY: Bruins called for unsportsmanlike conduct.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 7: Dylan Raiola throws an eight-yard touchdown pass. Bruins lead 27-14.

PENALTY: Bruins called for a delay of game.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Bruins leads 27-14.

START OF FOURTH QUARTER:

TIMEOUT: Cornhuskers take their first timeout of the half.

TURNOVER: Dylan Raiola is sacked by Carson Schwesinger on fourth down. Bruins take over on downs on their own 15-yard line.

PENALTY: Bruins called for a false start.

PENALTY: Bruins called for defensive holding.

PENALTY: Bruins called for unsportsmanlike conduct.

SCORE UPDATE NO. 8: Dante Dowdell scores on a one-yard rushing touchdown. Cornhuskers miss the extra point. Bruins lead 27-20.

TIMEOUT: Cornhuskers call their second timeout of the half.

TWO MINUTE TIMEOUT

TIMEOUT: Cornhuskers use their third and final timeout of the game.

PENALTY: Cornhuskers flagged for illegal touching.

TURNOVER: Cornhuskers backup quarterback Heinrich Haarberg is intercepted by the Bruins.

FINAL SCORE: Bruins defeat the Cornhuskers, 27-20.

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