UCLA Secures First Big Ten Win Under Deshaun Foster with 42-32 Victory Over Rutgers

Oct 19, 2024, 07:09 PM

UCLA secured a significant victory over Rutgers, marking their first Big Ten win under first-year coach DeShaun Foster. Despite entering the game with a struggling offense, averaging 14.5 points and 272 yards per game, the Bruins managed to score 42 points and accumulate 299 yards in the first half alone. The game saw UCLA take an early lead with an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, and the score at halftime was 21-10. Rutgers attempted to close the gap with a 49-yard field goal by Jai Patel and a touchdown by Kyle Monangai, but UCLA's defense held strong. A crucial interception by UCLA and a 44-yard touchdown return by Grant Gray on an onside kick sealed the 42-32 victory. Rutgers' defense, plagued by injuries, struggled to contain UCLA's offense throughout the game. UCLA converted 4/6 third downs and gained 225 yards through three drives. Rutgers also managed a 34-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 21-19 midway through the third quarter.