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WATCH: UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper looked ahead to the Bruins’ final home and what could be his last on the home sideline at the Rose Bowl this weekend.
Plus, his update on QB Nico Iamaleava (concussion) and initial thoughts on Washington.
Plus, his update on QB Nico Iamaleava (concussion) and initial thoughts on Washington.
WATCH: Tim Skipper looks ahead to final UCLA home game
Plus, the latest update on the status of injured Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava, and more, from Monday’s Zoom call.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
WATCH: UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper looked ahead to the Bruins’ final home and what could be his last on the home sideline at the Rose Bowl this weekend.
Plus, his update on QB Nico Iamaleava (concussion) and initial thoughts on Washington.
Plus, his update on QB Nico Iamaleava (concussion) and initial thoughts on Washington.
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UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper said he did not want to speculate on how practice will shake out at quarterback this week, with Nico Iamaleava’s status still in limbo after sitting out against Ohio State with a concussion
November 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
UCLA interim head coach Tim Skipper said he did not want to speculate on how practice will shake out at quarterback this week, with Nico Iamaleava’s status still in limbo after sitting out against Ohio State with a concussion
Two names are tied to UCLA in the latest coaching carousel intel from Pete Nakos:
Coaching carousel intel: Latest at Florida, Virginia Tech & more
The hot seat at many programs is heating up, and nine power conference schools are trying to make hires. The latest coaching carousel intel.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Two names are tied to UCLA in the latest coaching carousel intel from Pete Nakos:
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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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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Bruins had him visit recently for a game.
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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:
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According to On3’s Brett McMurphy, UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava will miss Saturday’s game at top-ranked Ohio State with a concussion.
Luke Duncan will make his first career start.
Luke Duncan will make his first career start.
UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava to miss Ohio State game with injury
UCLA will be without quarterback Nico Iamaleava when the Bruins take on the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:47 AM
According to On3’s Brett McMurphy, UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava will miss Saturday’s game at top-ranked Ohio State with a concussion.
Luke Duncan will make his first career start.
Luke Duncan will make his first career start.
FINAL: No. 5 Arizona outlasts No. 15 UCLA, 69-65.
The Bruins missed 9 of 11 shots during a key late stretch and were unable to hold onto a 8-point lead with 7:18 left.
The Bruins missed 9 of 11 shots during a key late stretch and were unable to hold onto a 8-point lead with 7:18 left.
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
FINAL: No. 5 Arizona outlasts No. 15 UCLA, 69-65.
The Bruins missed 9 of 11 shots during a key late stretch and were unable to hold onto a 8-point lead with 7:18 left.
The Bruins missed 9 of 11 shots during a key late stretch and were unable to hold onto a 8-point lead with 7:18 left.
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UCLA loses Anthony Dell’Orso after some mismatches, 3-pointer puts the Bruins down 60-59 with 2:51 left.
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 AM
UCLA loses Anthony Dell’Orso after some mismatches, 3-pointer puts the Bruins down 60-59 with 2:51 left.
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Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Xavier Booker gets the friendly bounce.
Arizona can’t stop committing offensive fouls. UCLA leads 54-49 with 7:27 left.
Arizona can’t stop committing offensive fouls. UCLA leads 54-49 with 7:27 left.
November 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Xavier Booker gets the friendly bounce.
Arizona can’t stop committing offensive fouls. UCLA leads 54-49 with 7:27 left.
Arizona can’t stop committing offensive fouls. UCLA leads 54-49 with 7:27 left.
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And suddenly an Eric Dailey Jr. dunk, Arizona turnover and Tyler Bilodeau 3-pointer tied it at 45. Just wild.
Then, Skyy Clark’s mid-range jumper gives UCLA the lead.
Then, Skyy Clark’s mid-range jumper gives UCLA the lead.
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
And suddenly an Eric Dailey Jr. dunk, Arizona turnover and Tyler Bilodeau 3-pointer tied it at 45. Just wild.
Then, Skyy Clark’s mid-range jumper gives UCLA the lead.
Then, Skyy Clark’s mid-range jumper gives UCLA the lead.
2H (15:49): Arizona 39, UCLA 32
A blocked shot and a turnover leads to pair of transition baskets for the Wildcats and a timeout for the Bruins.
A blocked shot and a turnover leads to pair of transition baskets for the Wildcats and a timeout for the Bruins.
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
2H (15:49): Arizona 39, UCLA 32
A blocked shot and a turnover leads to pair of transition baskets for the Wildcats and a timeout for the Bruins.
A blocked shot and a turnover leads to pair of transition baskets for the Wildcats and a timeout for the Bruins.
HALFTIME: Arizona 28, UCLA 25
Bruins blew a 10-point lead, made just 1 of their last 8 shots and none over the final 4:58, and turned it over 12 times.
A key 7-0 run sparked by Anthony Dell’orso put the Wildcats in front.
Bruins blew a 10-point lead, made just 1 of their last 8 shots and none over the final 4:58, and turned it over 12 times.
A key 7-0 run sparked by Anthony Dell’orso put the Wildcats in front.
November 15, 2025 at 3:54 AM
HALFTIME: Arizona 28, UCLA 25
Bruins blew a 10-point lead, made just 1 of their last 8 shots and none over the final 4:58, and turned it over 12 times.
A key 7-0 run sparked by Anthony Dell’orso put the Wildcats in front.
Bruins blew a 10-point lead, made just 1 of their last 8 shots and none over the final 4:58, and turned it over 12 times.
A key 7-0 run sparked by Anthony Dell’orso put the Wildcats in front.
1H (6:16): UCLA 22, Arizona 21
The Bruins’ 9-of-17 shooting keeps them in front despite six turnovers and trailing in a number of other categories.
Arizona has a 10-0 advantage in points off the bench.
The Bruins’ 9-of-17 shooting keeps them in front despite six turnovers and trailing in a number of other categories.
Arizona has a 10-0 advantage in points off the bench.
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
1H (6:16): UCLA 22, Arizona 21
The Bruins’ 9-of-17 shooting keeps them in front despite six turnovers and trailing in a number of other categories.
Arizona has a 10-0 advantage in points off the bench.
The Bruins’ 9-of-17 shooting keeps them in front despite six turnovers and trailing in a number of other categories.
Arizona has a 10-0 advantage in points off the bench.
1H (12:00): UCLA 15, Arizona 10
Bruins have made four of their last five shots, but the Wildcats have started to come to life after falling behind by double digits.
Bruins have made four of their last five shots, but the Wildcats have started to come to life after falling behind by double digits.
November 15, 2025 at 3:21 AM
1H (12:00): UCLA 15, Arizona 10
Bruins have made four of their last five shots, but the Wildcats have started to come to life after falling behind by double digits.
Bruins have made four of their last five shots, but the Wildcats have started to come to life after falling behind by double digits.