The UCLA Bruins have maintained their unbeaten status with a 17-15 victory over the Oregon Ducks on Saturday. The No. 21 Bruins traveled to Eugene to face the No. 13 Ducks, who were without their starting quarterback Dante Moore due to a concussion. In Moore's place, backup quarterback Dylan Raiola started under center for Oregon.
The game's early stages saw UCLA take an early lead with a first-quarter field goal, which Oregon answered with a touchdown. However, Oregon's attempt at a two-point conversion was unsuccessful, a decision that would ultimately prove costly. UCLA added to its lead with a second-quarter touchdown and another in the fourth quarter, putting the Bruins up 17-6.
In a last-ditch effort to mount a comeback, Oregon coach Dan Lanning decided to replace Raiola with senior quarterback Brock Thomas. Thomas led the Ducks on a scoring drive, which included a field goal with just over five minutes remaining in the game. With under two minutes left, Thomas connected with wide receiver Evan Stewart for a touchdown, narrowing the deficit to 17-15.
Oregon had one final opportunity to take the lead, but UCLA's defense managed to hold strong, securing the win for the Bruins. The victory marks a significant statement win for UCLA, while the Ducks suffer their second loss of the season. The outcome is expected to have a ripple effect on the rankings, Big Ten standings, and the College Football Playoff picture.
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