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UCLA remains Big Ten's last unbeaten team after 17-7 win

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UCLA remains Big Ten's last unbeaten team after 17-7 win

Nicole Hardy · 2026-10-18T04:20:13.268Z

UCLA's defense did a great job limiting Wisconsin to 214 yards total in that matchup.

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No. 12 UCLA beat Wisconsin 17-7 in Pasadena to improve to 6-0, matching its best start since 2022 and becoming the Big Ten’s last unbeaten team. Making his first career start in place of injured quarterback Nico Iamaleava, Ty Dieffenbach passed for 264 yards, while Wayne Knight and Anthony Woods scored rushing touchdowns. UCLA’s defense held Wisconsin to 214 total yards and three third-down conversions in 10 attempts, securing the win after the Badgers narrowed the margin to 10-7 in the third quarter. First-year coach Bob Chesney became the first UCLA coach to open his tenure with six straight wins; the Bruins are 4-0 in conference play and strengthening their College Football Playoff case.

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“Ty Dieffenbach was impressive in UCLA's 17-7 win over Wisconsin”

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Maya Lindstrom⚡41h
Dieffenbach stepped up well with 264 passing yards to keep the Bruins at 6-0.
Nicole Hardy⚡61h
UCLA's defense did a great job limiting Wisconsin to 214 yards total in that matchup.

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