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UCLA Bruins Overcome Iowa Hawkeyes in a Nail-Biting Encounter at Rose Bowl

In a closely contested battle at the Rose Bowl, the UCLA Bruins edged out the Iowa Hawkeyes with a final score of 20-17. This victory brings the Bruins' season record to 4-5, while the Hawkeyes now stand at 6-4. Despite both teams showcasing their defensive and offensive skills, it was UCLA that managed to secure the win in front of 53,467 spectators.


Oct 14, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Collin Schlee (9) runs the ball  during the second half against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Key Moments and Player Performances


The game was a rollercoaster of emotions and momentum shifts. The first quarter saw the Hawkeyes taking an early lead with 10 points, but by halftime, UCLA had bounced back impressively to lead 17-10 thanks to a dominant second quarter where they scored all their 17 points. The third quarter was scoreless as both defenses tightened up before Iowa narrowed the gap in the fourth quarter with seven points against UCLA's three.


UCLA's offense was spearheaded by quarterback Ethan Garbers who threw for 204 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions on a completion rate of 62 percent. T.J. Harden stood out in the rushing department with his impressive performance of running for 125 yards over twenty attempts without finding the end zone but securing six first downs for his team.


On defense, Oluwafemi Oladejo made significant contributions including two sacks and two tackles for loss, highlighting UCLA's defensive efforts that included three sacks overall and seven tackles for loss against Iowa. Carson Schwesinger’s role cannot be understated as he intercepted two passes which were crucial in halting Iowa’s momentum.


Special teams also played a pivotal role; Mateen Bhaghani successfully converted two field goals from three attempts, including one from an impressive distance of fifty-seven yards which contributed significantly to UCLA's victory margin.


Looking Ahead


The next challenge awaiting UCLA will be an away game against Washington Huskies scheduled on November 15th at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Fans can catch this upcoming match live on FOX at 9:00 PM EDT as UCLA looks to build on their recent success.


This recent win over Iowa showcases potential turning points for both teams as they navigate through their respective seasons. As we move forward into more competitive matchups, it will be interesting to see how each team adapts and evolves based on these performances.


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