UCLA Shocks No. 7 Penn State in Stunning College Football Upset

PASADENA, Calif. — In a surprising turn of events during Week 6 of the college football season, UCLA pulled off a stunning upset, defeating No. 7 Penn State 42-37 at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

The Bruins, who entered the game with an 0-4 record, became the first team since 1985 to defeat a top-10 opponent despite such a poor start to the season. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, a Tennessee transfer, was the star of the game, throwing for five touchdowns.

UCLA’s victory not only marked their first win of the season but also snapped Penn State’s 34-game winning streak against unranked teams, highlighting a dramatic fall from grace for the Nittany Lions. Before this loss, they were considered a front-runner for the College Football Playoff.

“It feels incredible to turn the season around,” Iamaleava said after the game. “We just played our hearts out and showed what we’re capable of.”

Penn State had an opportunity to tie the game in the final minute, but UCLA’s defense made a critical fourth-down stop, sealing the win for the Bruins. The Nittany Lions are now facing a tough road ahead as they attempt to recover from consecutive losses.

Earlier in the day, No. 9 Texas also suffered a significant defeat, falling 29-21 to Florida, whose season has been rocky thus far. The Gators entered the match with a record of 1-3 but found a rhythm against the Longhorns.

As the college football season continues, the landscape is shifting dramatically after this unexpected week. With teams like UCLA rising from the depths and ranked teams faltering, the ramifications of these games will echo throughout the season.

UCLA’s next challenge will come against a formidable opponent as they look to build on this momentum and recover further from their rocky start.