Tracy McDannald
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Freelance sports writer covering UCLA football/men’s basketball and recruiting for BruinBlitz.com and HS sports around the South Bay and Long Beach for Southern California News Group
FINAL: Top-ranked Ohio State blows out UCLA 48-10, officially eliminating the Bruins from bowl contention.
It was a struggle early behind first-time starter Luke Duncan.
The breakdown:
It was a struggle early behind first-time starter Luke Duncan.
The breakdown:
UCLA stumbles early in blowout loss at top-ranked Ohio State
The Bruins trailed 27-0 at halftime and were thoroughly dominated in every facet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
FINAL: Top-ranked Ohio State blows out UCLA 48-10, officially eliminating the Bruins from bowl contention.
It was a struggle early behind first-time starter Luke Duncan.
The breakdown:
It was a struggle early behind first-time starter Luke Duncan.
The breakdown:
UCLA freshman QB Madden Iamaleava making his collegiate debut in the final minute
November 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
UCLA freshman QB Madden Iamaleava making his collegiate debut in the final minute
NBC broadcast reports that UCLA right tackle Reuben Unije has been in and out of the medical tent at various points tonight
November 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM
NBC broadcast reports that UCLA right tackle Reuben Unije has been in and out of the medical tent at various points tonight
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3Q (0:03): Ohio State 41, UCLA 7
Lorenzo Styles Jr. ends the Bruins’ brief moment of glee.
He takes the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for the TD.
Lorenzo Styles Jr. ends the Bruins’ brief moment of glee.
He takes the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for the TD.
November 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM
3Q (0:03): Ohio State 41, UCLA 7
Lorenzo Styles Jr. ends the Bruins’ brief moment of glee.
He takes the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for the TD.
Lorenzo Styles Jr. ends the Bruins’ brief moment of glee.
He takes the ensuing kickoff 100 yards for the TD.
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3Q (0:17): Ohio State 34, UCLA 7
QB Luke Duncan throws his first career touchdown, an 18-yarder to WR Kwazi Gilmer.
It was a 51-yard catch and run by Rico Flores Jr. that put the Bruins in the red zone.
QB Luke Duncan throws his first career touchdown, an 18-yarder to WR Kwazi Gilmer.
It was a 51-yard catch and run by Rico Flores Jr. that put the Bruins in the red zone.
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
3Q (0:17): Ohio State 34, UCLA 7
QB Luke Duncan throws his first career touchdown, an 18-yarder to WR Kwazi Gilmer.
It was a 51-yard catch and run by Rico Flores Jr. that put the Bruins in the red zone.
QB Luke Duncan throws his first career touchdown, an 18-yarder to WR Kwazi Gilmer.
It was a 51-yard catch and run by Rico Flores Jr. that put the Bruins in the red zone.
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3Q (2:27): Ohio State 34, UCLA 0
The Buckeyes have three rushing TDs from three different players. This time it’s Isaiah West on the 1-yarder.
The Buckeyes have three rushing TDs from three different players. This time it’s Isaiah West on the 1-yarder.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
3Q (2:27): Ohio State 34, UCLA 0
The Buckeyes have three rushing TDs from three different players. This time it’s Isaiah West on the 1-yarder.
The Buckeyes have three rushing TDs from three different players. This time it’s Isaiah West on the 1-yarder.
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HALFTIME: No. 1 Ohio State leads UCLA, 27-0
The Buckeyes have outgained the Bruins 294 to 58 in total yardage. UCLA’s fifth and final punt was blocked deep in its own territory in the closing seconds and led to a field goal with a second left.
Pretty much sums it up.
The Buckeyes have outgained the Bruins 294 to 58 in total yardage. UCLA’s fifth and final punt was blocked deep in its own territory in the closing seconds and led to a field goal with a second left.
Pretty much sums it up.
November 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM
HALFTIME: No. 1 Ohio State leads UCLA, 27-0
The Buckeyes have outgained the Bruins 294 to 58 in total yardage. UCLA’s fifth and final punt was blocked deep in its own territory in the closing seconds and led to a field goal with a second left.
Pretty much sums it up.
The Buckeyes have outgained the Bruins 294 to 58 in total yardage. UCLA’s fifth and final punt was blocked deep in its own territory in the closing seconds and led to a field goal with a second left.
Pretty much sums it up.
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2Q (1:19): Ohio State 24, UCLA 0
Now, a 19-yard rushing TD for RB James Peoples
Now, a 19-yard rushing TD for RB James Peoples
November 16, 2025 at 1:57 AM
2Q (1:19): Ohio State 24, UCLA 0
Now, a 19-yard rushing TD for RB James Peoples
Now, a 19-yard rushing TD for RB James Peoples
Four UCLA drives: 56 total yards, four punts
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Four UCLA drives: 56 total yards, four punts
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2Q (4:41): Ohio State 17, UCLA 0
The Buckeyes convert on a pair of fourth-and-5 throws, including QB Julian Sayin’s 11-yd TD to Bryson Rodgers.
The Buckeyes convert on a pair of fourth-and-5 throws, including QB Julian Sayin’s 11-yd TD to Bryson Rodgers.
November 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
2Q (4:41): Ohio State 17, UCLA 0
The Buckeyes convert on a pair of fourth-and-5 throws, including QB Julian Sayin’s 11-yd TD to Bryson Rodgers.
The Buckeyes convert on a pair of fourth-and-5 throws, including QB Julian Sayin’s 11-yd TD to Bryson Rodgers.
UCLA can’t get a stop on fourth-and-5
November 16, 2025 at 1:26 AM
UCLA can’t get a stop on fourth-and-5
That’s Julian Sayin’s first incompletion after 11 consecutive completions to start
November 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
That’s Julian Sayin’s first incompletion after 11 consecutive completions to start
Luke Duncan still out of sync with the UCLA receivers. Getting hit as he throws didn’t help, either.
November 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Luke Duncan still out of sync with the UCLA receivers. Getting hit as he throws didn’t help, either.
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END 1Q: Ohio State 10, UCLA 0
Bruins limit the Buckeyes to a 41-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the opening quarter.
Bruins limit the Buckeyes to a 41-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the opening quarter.
November 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
END 1Q: Ohio State 10, UCLA 0
Bruins limit the Buckeyes to a 41-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the opening quarter.
Bruins limit the Buckeyes to a 41-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the opening quarter.
A hostile road environment, the top team in the country, and UCLA QB Luke Duncan and the shorthanded offense is performing about how you would expect early in this one
November 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A hostile road environment, the top team in the country, and UCLA QB Luke Duncan and the shorthanded offense is performing about how you would expect early in this one
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1Q (8:47): Ohio State 7, UCLA 0
RB Bo Jackson runs for 30 yards on five carries, including a 1-yd TD. Buckeyes’ first possession goes 71 yards in eight plays, less than four minutes.
RB Bo Jackson runs for 30 yards on five carries, including a 1-yd TD. Buckeyes’ first possession goes 71 yards in eight plays, less than four minutes.
November 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
1Q (8:47): Ohio State 7, UCLA 0
RB Bo Jackson runs for 30 yards on five carries, including a 1-yd TD. Buckeyes’ first possession goes 71 yards in eight plays, less than four minutes.
RB Bo Jackson runs for 30 yards on five carries, including a 1-yd TD. Buckeyes’ first possession goes 71 yards in eight plays, less than four minutes.
Yeah, Jeremiah Smith is a special talent
November 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Yeah, Jeremiah Smith is a special talent
UCLA QB Luke Duncan’s first drive: 2 of 2 for -2 yards
November 16, 2025 at 12:43 AM
UCLA QB Luke Duncan’s first drive: 2 of 2 for -2 yards
The first collegiate pass attempt from UCLA QB Luke Duncan goes for a loss of 2 yards
November 16, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The first collegiate pass attempt from UCLA QB Luke Duncan goes for a loss of 2 yards
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said on the NBC broadcast that star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who is listed as questionable, will play.
In addition to UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava, it will be without right guard Garrett DiGiorgio against top-ranked Ohio State.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
November 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said on the NBC broadcast that star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who is listed as questionable, will play.
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UCLA’s year-long pursuit of WR Markus Kier resulted in flipping his commitment Saturday.
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
UCLA flips local 2026 WR Markus Kier
The Bruins added the Orange (Calif.) Lutheran product Saturday to their recruiting class not long after a recent visit.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
UCLA’s year-long pursuit of WR Markus Kier resulted in flipping his commitment Saturday.
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
In addition to UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava, it will be without right guard Garrett DiGiorgio against top-ranked Ohio State.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
November 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
In addition to UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava, it will be without right guard Garrett DiGiorgio against top-ranked Ohio State.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
DiGiorgio suffered a back injury last week against Nebraska. So it will be a shorthanded offensive line trying to protect QB Luke Duncan in his first start.
UCLA’s year-long pursuit of WR Markus Kier resulted in flipping his commitment Saturday.
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
UCLA flips local 2026 WR Markus Kier
The Bruins added the Orange (Calif.) Lutheran product Saturday to their recruiting class not long after a recent visit.
www.on3.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
UCLA’s year-long pursuit of WR Markus Kier resulted in flipping his commitment Saturday.
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
“UCLA is one of the top colleges in the country, and being able to get the best education and play in the Big 10 means a lot to me and my future!”
The story:
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier announces he’s flipped his commitment from Princeton to UCLA.
Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
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Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
👤: www.on3.com/rivals/marku...
November 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Orange (Calif.) Lutheran WR Markus Kier announces he’s flipped his commitment from Princeton to UCLA.
Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
👤: www.on3.com/rivals/marku...
Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
👤: www.on3.com/rivals/marku...
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No. 15 UCLA struggled to hit its shots late and had no answer down the stretch for No. 5 Arizona’s guards:
No. 15 UCLA struggles late in 69-65 loss to No. 5 Arizona
The Bruins' offense disappeared down the stretch Friday in a battle of top-15 teams at Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
No. 15 UCLA struggled to hit its shots late and had no answer down the stretch for No. 5 Arizona’s guards: