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Series History: Penn State has old history against UCLA

Before last season, Penn State and UCLA hadn't met since 1968, a nearly 60-year break. Now the teams will play for the second year in a row

Penn State’s 4 keys: How the Nittany Lions get back on track vs. UCLA

Stretch the field with No. 5. Penn State can create more space for its running backs if the Bruins’ defense must worry about a Lion who can track down a Drew Allar deep ball. Devonte Ross is that player.

How to Watch, Stream the Penn State-UCLA Game

www.si.com/college/pennstate How to Watch, Stream the Penn State-UCLA Game A three-year-old boy found a live hand grenade outside his house in Grant County Monday night. According to the Grant County Sheriff's Office, Washington State Patrol's Bomb Squad safely disposed of the grenade found on Willard St. in Hartline.

Penn State vs. UCLA prediction and betting odds | October 4, 2025

Big Ten foes match up when the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-1) and the UCLA Bruins (0-4) square off on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Rose Bowl. For our pick on which team will come out on top, keep scrolling.

Big Ten matchup features UCLA taking on No. 7 Penn State

UCLA is 136th in defensive third down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 58% of the time. Penn State ranks 75th on offense, converting on 39.2% of third downs. UCLA ranks 95th in the FBS with a -2 turnover margin, compared to Penn State's 11th-ranked +5 margin.

Kickoff Time Set for UCLA’s Rose Bowl Clash vs. Penn State

CBS announced the kickoff time for UCLA's Rose Bowl clash against the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions in Week 6. Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs head coach Tim Skipper during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Penn State-UCLA X factors: PSU reserves of note and a dangerous Bruin

After spending the month of September playing in State College, it’s time for No. 7 Penn State (3-1, 0-1) to play a road game. Opening against a winless UCLA outfit at the Rose Bowl is an ideal way to bounce back after the Nittany Lions’ difficult double overtime loss to unbeaten Oregon at Beaver Stadium.

B1G Time: Road trip woes affect everyone, Penn State's silver lining after loss to Oregon

On the flip side, Ohio State and Penn State are 2-1 crossing the country and 1-2 ATS. The other 12 are 2-10 (.167) straight up and 5-7 (.417) ATS. Last week, Oregon and Ohio State were 2-0 while UCLA and USC were 0-2, keeping in line with how things are going.
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