UCLA Loses to Minnesota in Rose Bowl

UCLA suffered a disappointing 21-17 loss to Minnesota at the Rose Bowl, continuing their winless streak in Big Ten Conference play. Despite a strong start, including a 10-0 halftime lead and a late fourth-quarter touchdown by Ethan Garbers, UCLA could not maintain their advantage. Minnesota's freshman Darius Taylor scored the decisive touchdown with 27 seconds remaining, sealing the Gophers' first win at the Rose Bowl since 1962. UCLA's quarterback situation was a key storyline, with Ethan Garbers returning from injury to lead the Bruins' offense. The Bruins' inability to manage turnovers and late-game mistakes contributed significantly to their fifth consecutive loss. Meanwhile, Minnesota capitalized on UCLA's errors, with key contributions from defensive players like Cody Lindenberg and Koi Perich, who intercepted Garbers' final pass to end the game.