UCLA Upsets No. 7 Penn State With Nico Iamaleava's Five Touchdowns

UCLA achieved a stunning 42-37 upset victory over No. 7 Penn State, marking their first win of the season and becoming the first 0-4 team since 1985 to beat a top-10 opponent. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava led the Bruins with an impressive performance, accounting for five touchdowns through both passing and rushing. UCLA dominated early, outgaining Penn State significantly in the first half and scoring 27 points before halftime, with standout contributions from Kwazi Gilmer and Mateen Bhaghani. The Bruins' defense held strong late in the game, stopping a Penn State fourth-and-2 play near the end to secure the win. Penn State's loss intensified calls for head coach James Franklin's dismissal, as the team has now dropped consecutive games and struggled against top-ranked opponents. The upset was also credited to recent changes in UCLA's offensive playcalling under interim coordinator Jerry Neuheisel, whose strategies revitalized the team's performance and energized fans.