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FOX Sports analyst Urban Meyer was impressed by UCLA and interim offensive coordinator Jerry Neuheisel in the Bruins' Week 6 upset of Penn State. Speaking about the situation on The Triple Option podcast, Meyer laid some significant praise on UCLA and their buregeoning young coaching star.
Two important members of the Green Bay Packers personnel department were in Pasadena for a Big 10 matchup this past Saturday.
A week removed from its first loss of the season, a home defeat to Oregon, No. 7 Penn State dropped a 42-37 decision to previously winless UCLA at the Rose Bowl as the Bruins became the first 0-4 team to defeat a top-10 team since 1985.
Penn State isn't the only Bottom 25 newcomer this week. Kentucky is making its first appearance of the season after falling 35-14 at Georgia. But there is hope: Big Blue Madness is on Saturday. The annual preseason basketball party will provide a welcome distraction from the fact that UK football team is required to play seven more games.
Penn State's offense rushed for 157 yards against UCLA, but Allar totaled about half those yards primarily on scrambles. Otherwise, the Nittany Lions rushed 20 times for 79 yards against what was the Big Ten's most porous run defense entering the game.
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UCLA stuns No. 7 Penn State with Iamaleava’s 5 touchdowns, ends 16-game skid against Top-10 teams
Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and passed for two more as UCLA upset No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday.
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Hawaiʻi native Mokiao-Atimalala contributes to UCLA’s upset over Penn State
Atimalala, a Campbell High School graduate from Hawaiʻi, recorded three receptions for 41 yards, including a 6-yard touchdown that opened scoring in the Bruins’ 42–37 win over No. 7 Penn State.
Despite two of the top two teams in the conference not playing, incredible week six matchups shook up the conference.