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UCLA football drops in USA TODAY Sports college football rankings

The Bruins fall in the rankings after their Big Ten loss to Washington.

After a month of winning, the UCLA Bruins tasted defeat after their loss to the Washington Huskies. Falling 31-19 on the road, the Bruins dropped to 4-6 on the season, 3-5 in the Big Ten, and 13th in the Big Ten standings.

UCLA built momentum after their wins over Rutgers, Nebraska, and Iowa but got a dose of reality against Washington. Proving they are still far away from Big Ten contention, the Bruins head to the drawing board with rival USC on deck this weekend.

But Bruins fans were not the only ones to notice their loss to Washington. Paul Myerburg of USA Today Sports dropped the Bruins five spots in his college football re-ranking. Falling from the No. 85 spot on his ranking to the No. 89 spot, the Bruins tumbled.

With USC and Fresno State still on the schedule, the Bruins have a chance to rise in Myerburg’s rankings, close out the season with an even 6-6 record, and build momentum for 2025 with an influx of talent joining the team.

What DeShaun Foster said after UCLA’s Big Ten loss to Washington

What UCLA’s head coach had to say after their Big Ten loss.

The UCLA Bruins lost their first game in over a month to Washington on Friday night 31-19.

Starting slow, the Bruins trailed for the entirety of the game, as their offense and defense could not convert at critical junctures. Though the Bruins out-gained the Huskies, their untimely nine penalties doomed their chances for a second half comeback.

After the game, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times, head coach DeShaun Foster said of the Bruins’ performance, “I’m not going to make any excuses for us: We just weren’t at our best, and it hurts when you know you can come out and play a little bit better than you did, you know?”

Though UCLA’s loss to Washington does not diminish their midseason success, it serves as a sobering reminder to fans that the team still has a long way to go. At 4-6 on the season, the Bruins could still draw even to end the year 6-6 with wins over USC and Fresno State.

But for the first time in a long time, the Bruins coaches and players look to regroup and return to the drawing board after a loss.

Washington insider makes prediction for Bruins-Huskies showdown

Who will win this game?

The UCLA Bruins played against Iowa on Friday night at the Rose Bowl and got the third straight win. Now, they travel to Seattle to take on the Washington Huskies in another Friday night contest.

This time, it marks the first-ever Big Ten Conference battle between the former Pac-12 schools.

Ahead of the game, Andy Yamashita of The Seattle Times made his prediction for the UCLA-Washington showdown.

“Washington certainly can’t breeze to bowl eligibility like it might’ve expected a month ago. It also has to deal with a scheduling nightmare following its late East Coast kickoff against Penn State, while UCLA gets a regular seven-day preparation window after playing Iowa on a Friday a week ago. But the Huskies are certainly a different team at home, where they have an active 19-game winning streak. Fisch’s squad is averaging 28.4 points per game at home against 15.2 points on the road or at neutral sites.”

Prediction: Huskies 27, Bruins 24

It is expected to be a close game, and the biggest question is whether or not UCLA can continue to play as well as they have over the past few weeks.

UCLA is 4-5 entering this game and suddenly, somehow, in the bowl game conversation. But, it is Washington’s final home game of the year, so it could mean more for the Huskies.

Washington partnering with World of Warcraft for Friday’s game

An interesting twist!

UCLA will head north for a game at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington Friday night and they won’t just be facing the University of Washington, they’ll be taking on the University of Warcraft. 

The Huskies penned a deal with the multiplayer online role-playing video game World of Warcraft, which was produced by Blizzard Entertainment, to honor the 20th anniversary of the video game. While the Bruins won’t have to worry about going to battle against Akama or Velen on the gridiron, it should make for a unique experience for any UCLA fans traveling for the away game.

“We are thrilled to unite interactive entertainment with the sports industry to celebrate 20 incredible years of World of Warcraft delighting millions of players worldwide,” said Monica Austin, the head of marketing at Blizzard Entertainment. “Our teams have been working together to create incredible in-person and broadcast experiences for fans, and we hope Husky Nation and World of Warcraft players alike are excited to WoW down to Washington.”

The game experience will feature a special World of Warcraft-themed graphic package, shirts for the student section, special logos, and NIL deals for 11 Husky players but it’s uncertain if they’ll gain any witchcraft superpowers. 

“We’re excited to partner with Blizzard Entertainment in a groundbreaking collaboration that brings together the worlds of sports and gaming, highlighting our shared commitment to innovation and creativity,” said Kurt Svoboda, Deputy Athletic Director for External Relations at the University of Washington. “We look forward to Friday’s World of Warcraft takeover at Husky Stadium, where two powerhouse brands will come together for an unforgettable experience.” 

Friday’s game will kickoff at 6:00p.m. on Fox as the Bruins search for their fourth win in a row against Washington and World of Warcraft.

UCLA football jumps sixteen spots in USA TODAY Sports ranking

The Bruins made a big leap after their win over Iowa last Friday.

After a sluggish start to the season, the UCLA Bruins are finally being recognized for their midseason surge. Starting 1-5 on the season, the UCLA Bruins sit at 4-5 today with a chance to even their record against Washington this Friday.

In this week’s college football re-ranking by Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports, the Bruins moved up sixteen spots from the 100th-best to the 84th-best after taking down Iowa. The biggest jump of any team on Myerberg’s re-ranking, the Bruins are finally being noticed nationally.

Though UCLA is not the most talented team in the Big Ten, their three-game win streak is proof that the Bruins are taking to coaching and leaning into their strengths. Winning on defense and in the passing game, the Bruins are in a good position to continue their success against their final three opponents, Washington, USC, and Fresno State.

If the Bruins can finish their first season in the Big Ten with a winning record and a bowl berth, they could find themselves in Myerberg’s top 50 and go into the 2025 college football season with some serious momentum.

Washington names starting QB for UCLA clash

Washington named its starting QB.

The UCLA Bruins look to continue the three-game winning streak with a Friday night game on the road against the Washington Huskies.

UCLA is fresh off a stunning win over Iowa, and all of a sudden, life is back in the football program.

The Huskies, on the other hand, have a 5-5 record but have lost three of the last four games with the win coming against the USC Trojans.

Washington lost to Penn State on the road, 35-6.

While questions swirled about the quarterback position, Jedd Fisch left no doubt, per Roman Tomashoff of UW Huskies Wire.

“Will (Rogers) will start Friday,” Fisch said.

Despite Demond Williams Jr. seeing some time against Penn State, Fisch is rolling with Rogers once again.

Rogers threw for just 59 yards with no score and an interception in the blowout loss.

On the year, Rogers has 2,343 yards with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions, although he hasn’t thrown a touchdown pass since October 12 against Iowa.

Best pictures from Penn State’s White Out victory vs. Washington

Check out some of the best photos from Penn State’s latest home game against Washington in front of a White Out crowd in Beaver Stadium.

The White Out atmosphere was electric, as it always is on Saturday evening, and Penn State made sure its fans went home happy. The Nittany Lions offense came out on fire, scoring on four straight drives to put the wheels in motion for a 35-6 win over the Washington Huskies. There were several notable moments, especially when Tyler Warren went airborne for a touchdown.

Penn State will look to keep the positive momentum going next week on the road against Purdue, which was trounced by Ohio State earlier on Saturday. Penn State must remain sharp to keep the possibility of hosting a College Football Playoff game alive.

Here are some of the best photos from Penn State’s White Out against Washington.

Penn State bounces back with a commanding 35-6 White Out win over Washington

Penn State channels White Out atmosphere into an impressive win against Washington

After losing to Ohio State last weekend in a game where Penn State had every chance to win, the Nittany Lions needed a White Out-inspired game. They got just that Saturday evening against Washington, as Penn State took down the Huskies, 35-6. It was an impressive showing from a Penn State team that looked ready to put the Ohio State loss behind them.

Penn State’s offense started tremendously, scoring a touchdown on all four first-half drives. The Nittany Lion defense also came out to play, grabbing an interception on Washington’s third drive and making quarterback Will Rogers feel all sorts of pressure.

The Husky offense was limited to just two second-half field goals. [autotag]Abdul Carter[/autotag] was a massive factor in disrupting Washington’s offense, recording two sacks and four tackles for a loss.

Two of PSU’s first four drives were scored courtesy of [autotag]Tyler Warren[/autotag], who lined up in the backfield on both two-yard touchdown runs. Warren was just part of Penn State’s impressive ground attack that broke down the Washington defensive front. [autotag]Kaytron Allen[/autotag], [autotag]Nicholas Singleton[/autotag] and [autotag]Corey Smith[/autotag] all contributed to the running game, rushing for 266 yards as an offense. Smith saw his first extended action in a game this season and broke away for a 78-yard run on Penn State’s final drive.

[autotag]Drew Allar[/autotag] was back to his efficient self, hitting on 20 of his 28 pass attempts for 220 yards and a touchdown. Allar was on point, throwing to his receivers over the middle, going through his progressions and being decisive. [autotag]Harrison Wallace[/autotag] was the biggest beneficiary, hauling in five catches for 84 yards.

Penn State ended the half with an impressive two-minute drive down the field, resulting in a two-yard Julian Fleming touchdown grab, the first touchdown by a Penn State wide receiver in Big Ten play. Kaytron Allen would add Penn State’s only second-half score with under five minutes to go in the game to completely ice away the game.

Despite switching quarterbacks in the second half, Washington could never overcome Penn State’s red-hot first half. The Nittany Lions will likely improve their standing within the next College Football Playoff rankings, with a couple of top 5 teams losing this weekend.

Penn State will be on the road next week to take on the Purdue. The Boilermakers were shut out 45-0 against Ohio State this weekend. Penn State and Purdue will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

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Tyler Warren goes over the top for a Penn State touchdown against Washington

Penn State desperately needs a win after a deflating loss last week against Ohio State. Tyler Warren is doing his part with an incredible touchdown.

Penn State is looking to erase the memory of last week’s crushing loss against Ohio State, and there is no better way than a win in its annual White Out game. This year’s edition is against the Washington Huskies, one of the new faces to the Big Ten that came over from the dismantled Pac-12.

So far so good for Penn State as they have gotten off to a 21-0 lead, and two of those scores came courtesy of their breakout offensive star. [autotag]Tyler Warren[/autotag] has done a little bit of everything for Penn State’s offense this season, and he added to his highlight reel with a spectacular wildcat touchdown.

Warren continues to show why Penn State’s offense often is run through him. He can line up anywhere on the offense and make an impact as a runner, receiver, blocker, and even a passer occasionally. It’s fair to wonder what Penn State would look like offensively if he had chosen to enter the NFL draft after last season.

It seems to have been the right move for both him and the team, however, as his draft stock has only gone up as he continues to showcase his versatility. He has racked up eight total touchdowns (four receiving, three rushing, and one passing) and could add more before the night ends with the way he is playing.

While many are wondering where his usage in the redzone was a week ago, it’s clear that the coaching staff wanted to correct that mistake this week.

 

 

NBC announces unique way to watch Penn State’s White Out game against Washington

NBC announces a brand new way to consume Penn State’s White Out game against Washington this Saturday.

We all wanted Penn State’s White Out game to come last weekend against Ohio State, but that is a larger conversation for another time. Instead, the White Out will be this Saturday against the Washington Huskies. The game will air exclusively on Peacock as NBC’s Big Ten Saturday Night telecast.

The network also announced a partnership with IMAX Monday afternoon to televise the game live in 23 movie theatres nationwide, mainly concentrated in Pennsylvania and Washington.

NBC Sports wanted to “bring one of the most electrifying events in college sports live to IMAX locations nationwide.” Penn State and Washington fans can now witness one of the premier atmospheres in college football on ultra-wide IMAX screens with “premium sound and crystal-clear visuals that only IMAX can deliver.”

Saturday’s game will mark the first-ever college football game presented in IMAX. NBC Sports began its partnership with IMAX earlier this year to stream the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to over 100 IMAX locations.

The IMAX website has a complete list of the 23 venues playing the game on Saturday evening. At first glance, six locations are in Pennsylvania and seven in Washington. The other ten locations are spread nationwide, including one theatre in New York City and another in Southern California.

If you can’t attend the game in person this weekend and don’t have a Peacock subscription, going to one of these 23 IMAX theatres is a unique opportunity to view one of the best traditions in sports.

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