UCLA vs. Iowa Live Game Thread

UCLA (3-5) looks to keep its win streak alive when it hosts Iowa (6-3) for its Homecoming game.

Nov 2, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (17) kicks the ball up as UCLA Bruins defensive back Kaylin Moore (9) moves to intercept during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

It's been almost 40 years since the UCLA Bruins and Iowa Hawkeyes met in the 1986 Rose Bowl, and tonight, they face off for the first time since.

UCLA (3-5) is riding a two-game win streak and looking to win at least three of their final four games to make a bowl game. Iowa (6-3), meanwhile, already has clinched bowl eligibility and is on the high of its own two-game win streak, its most recent win having been a 42-10 dismantling of Wisconsin.

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.

The Hawkeyes have produced back-to-back game with at least 40 points, but they had the benefit of playing at home. UCLA's last two wins came on the road, and now, it will have the crowd on its side.

"Guys are excited for the challenge, it's a good team we're playing against," said UCLA coach DeShaun Foster this week. "It's also Homecoming, and it's another opportunity for us to show that we can win in the Rose Bowl. I need all the fans to show up, get out here, support us. I want to hear the students out there, students actually go crazy, a lot of alumni will be there because it's Homecoming. We're just fired up for this opportunity to keep playing ball and do it at the Rose Bowl."

UCLA will be looking to build on its win over Nebraska, a game that came down to the wire in Memorial Stadium. The Bruins sealed the contest with a late interception by UCLA defensive back Kaylin Moore.

The Bruins were finally able to gain an edge on the ground in the win, producing 139 rushing yards on the day. That success in the run game will be needed again tonight.

Be sure to follow along with our live updates throughout the contest.

START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: Offensive pass interference against UCLA.

TURNOVER: Garber throws an interception. Iowa will start at the Bruins' 41-yard line.

PENALTY: Defensive holding against UCLA.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs it in for a 2-yard touchdown. Extra point is good, Hawkeyes with an early 7-0 lead.

PENALTY: False start against UCLA.

PENALTY: False start against the Bruins.

TURNOVER: Garbers throws another interception. This time in the end zone.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Iowa kicker Drew Stevens drills the 24-yard field goal. Hawkeyes extend their lead to 10-0.

END OF FIRST QUARTER:

START OF SECOND QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: UCLA kicker Mateen Bhaghani is good from 57 yards out. Iowa's lead is trimmed to 10-3.

TURNOVER: UCLA LB Carson Schwesinger picks off Iowa QB Brendan Sullivan. Penalty against Bruins (personal foul).

SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Garbers finds Bruins wide receiver Titus Mokiao-Antimalala for the 2-yard receiving touchdown. UCLA ties it up with the extra point, 10-10.

TURNOVER: UCLA LB Kain Medrano rips the ball from Sullivan and runs it down to the Hawkeyes' 41-yard line.

PENALTY: False start against UCLA.

PENALTY: Defensive holding against Iowa.

TURNOVER: Garbers fumbles, Iowa recovers.

2-MINUTE WARNING: Game is tied at 10-10.

THREE-AND-OUT: UCLA forces the three-and-out with 2 minutes left in the first half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: UCLA wide receiver Logan Loya with a 29-yard touchdown. Extra point is good. Bruins take a 17-10 lead with 55 seconds left in the half.

PENALTY: Equipment violation against UCLA on the kickoff.

TIMEOUT: UCLA uses its first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Iowa uses its first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Hawkeyes use their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Iowa uses its third and final timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: UCLA uses its second timeout of the half.

HALF: UCLA leads, 17-10.

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It was a first half of ups and downs for UCLA, which turned the ball over three times and committed seven penalties. But the Bruins forced two turnovers themselves, one of which led to a field goal for UCLA.

The Bruins produced nearly 100 more yards than the Hawkeyes (265 to 172). Their success on the ground from last week has carried over, as UCLA has put together 146 rushing yards.

After facing a 10-0 deficit going into the second quarter, the Bruins scored 17 unanswered points.

For UCLA to have a solid chance at pulling off the win, it's going to need to limit the turnovers and clean up the penalties.

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START OF THE SECOND QUARTER:

TIMEOUT: Iowa uses its first timeout of the half.

TURNOVER: Schwesinger with his second pick of the game.

PENALTY: Holding against UCLA.

MISSED FG: Bhaghani misses the 57-yard attempt. Score stays at 17-10.

PENALTY: Holding against Iowa.

PENALTY: Personal foul against UCLA on Iowa's field goal attempt.

END OF THE THIRD QUARTER: Bruins still lead, 17-10.

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATEE NO. 7: Iowa running back Kamari Moulton with the 1-yard rushing touchdown. Extra point is good. Game is tied, 17-17.

TIMEOUT: UCLA uses its first timeout of the second half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 8: UCLA takes back the lead as Bhaghani drills the 27-yard field goal.

THREE-AND-OUT: UCLA forces a three-and-out. Less than 4 minutes remaining in regulation.

TIMEOUT: Iowa uses its second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: Iowa uses its final timeout.

FINAL: UCLA wins, 20-17.

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