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UCLA Bruins Dominate Michigan State Spartans with Iamaleava's Precision Passing

The UCLA Bruins improved their record to 2-4 after a commanding performance against the Michigan State Spartans, who now stand at 3-3. The game concluded with a decisive score of 38-13 in favor of the Bruins.


Sep 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Dante Moore (3) warms up before a game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The opening quarter saw the Bruins take an early lead, scoring 10 points while allowing the Spartans to put up only 7. Nico Iamaleava set the tone for UCLA with his precise passing, completing key throws that kept drives alive and resulted in early points on the board.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, UCLA's offense continued to shine as they added another 14 points without conceding any to Michigan State. Jalen Berger was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly on both rushing and receiving fronts. His versatility kept the Spartan defense guessing and allowed UCLA to extend their lead comfortably.


Third Quarter


The third quarter mirrored much of what had transpired earlier as UCLA maintained their offensive momentum by scoring another 14 unanswered points. Devin Aupiu made his presence felt defensively by forcing a fumble that was crucial in maintaining possession for UCLA. This defensive play further demoralized Michigan State as they struggled to find any rhythm offensively.


Fourth Quarter


Despite being held scoreless in the final quarter, UCLA's defense remained steadfast, limiting Michigan State to just one touchdown and a missed extra point attempt. The Westwood Warriors' defensive line showcased resilience throughout this period, ensuring that any comeback attempts from Michigan State were thwarted effectively.


Nico Iamaleava ended with impressive stats: completing passes for a total of 180 yards and throwing three touchdowns without interceptions—an effort that earned him high praise in post-game thoughts from fans and analysts alike.


As fans celebrated at Spartan Stadium following this victory, attention now turns towards next week's matchup against Maryland Terrapins at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena on October 18th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on Fox Sports 1.


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