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UCLA Defeated Oregon in 17-15 Victory

The Bruins secured their first win in Eugene since 2004 by overcoming a series of mistakes by the Ducks.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Football

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UCLA snapped a five-game losing streak in Eugene on Saturday, defeating Oregon 17-15 to maintain their undefeated record. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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UCLA remained undefeated with a 17-15 victory over Oregon at Autzen Stadium. The Bruins snapped a five-game losing streak against the Ducks while advancing to a 5-0 record.

Why it matters

The win represents a significant milestone for UCLA, which had not triumphed in Eugene since 2004. The game was marked by defensive dominance as the Bruins forced seven turnovers throughout the contest.

UCLA running back Wayne Knight recorded 103 rushing yards and two total touchdowns. During the first half, the Bruins defense held Oregon to a 0 for 7 third-down conversion rate.

The players

Nico Iamaleava

He is the starting quarterback for the UCLA Bruins who exited the game against Oregon due to a leg injury.

Wayne Knight

He is a running back for UCLA who accounted for 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the win.

Ty Dieffenbach

He is the backup quarterback for the UCLA football team who entered the game in relief of the injured starter.

The details

Backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach provided a spark for UCLA, throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to Wayne Knight after starter Nico Iamaleava left the game with an injury. The Bruins defense solidified the win by stopping a crucial two-point conversion attempt by Oregon in the fourth quarter.

Timeline

  1. UCLA last secured a victory in Eugene during the 2004 season.

  2. The Bruins defeated the Ducks 17-15 on October 10, 2026.

Season Trajectory

The game was the latest installment in the UCLA-Oregon football series, which had been dominated by Oregon over the last five contests. This victory marks a departure from the recent dominance Oregon held over UCLA in the series.

UCLA improved to 5-0 on the season and successfully ended a five-game losing skid in the matchup. The defensive performance was bolstered by seven forced turnovers, which proved pivotal in maintaining the narrow two-point lead.

The takeaway

The game underscored the importance of turnover margin in high-stakes conference matchups. Coaches and fans alike will monitor the status of the backup quarterback situation as the team prepares for future games.

Further reading

For more information on the season, visit the Football section.

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