No. 9 UCLA shut down Michigan State 28-10 at the Rose Bowl, improving to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 2005. A dominant defense forced three turnovers and held the Spartans to a season-low 156 yards, while the Bruins’ ground game powered three touchdowns.

By the Numbers
  • UCLA: 28 points; Michigan State: 10.
  • UCLA: 7-0 overall, 5-0 in Big Ten play.
  • UCLA defense: 156 yards allowed, 4 sacks, 6 tackles for loss and 3 turnovers forced.
  • Anthony Woods: 112 rushing yards on 14 carries and 1 touchdown.
Yes, But

Michigan State briefly led after a first-quarter touchdown and twice benefited from long returns following UCLA fumbles. The Bruins’ defense erased those opportunities with a fumble recovery and two interceptions, turning the game firmly in UCLA’s favor.

State of Play
  • UCLA is unbeaten and has won all five of its Big Ten games.
  • The Bruins close their three-game homestand against Nevada on Oct. 31 at 1:15 p.m. PT.
What’s Next

UCLA hosts Nevada in the teams’ second-ever meeting. The Bruins won their 2013 matchup 58-20 at the Rose Bowl; Big Ten Network will televise the rematch.

Bottom Line

UCLA paired a productive rushing attack with a defense that repeatedly turned Michigan State’s mistakes into stops, keeping its perfect season intact.