University Park, PA
Oct 5, 2024
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Penn State, ranked No. 7, overcame a sluggish start to claim a commanding 27-11 victory over UCLA at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions were fueled by a dynamic performance from quarterback Drew Allar, who threw for 237 yards and orchestrated two early touchdowns, including a five-yard pass to tight end Tyler Warren in the second quarter. The absence of star running back Nick Singleton added pressure, but Kaytron Allen stepped up, amassing 78 yards on the ground and securing a pivotal third-quarter touchdown.
The Penn State defense, showcasing its tenacity, allowed only 106 yards post-halftime, punctuated by the efforts of defenders Tony Rojas and Zakee Wheatley. UCLA's offense, hindered by the absence of starting quarterback Ethan Garbers, struggled but managed a late touchdown during a final-minute drive. Despite the late push, the Bruins couldn't overcome Penn State's decisive 24-3 third-quarter lead. UCLA's redshirt sophomore Justyn Martin contributed with a late touchdown pass, but it proved merely cosmetic in the face of Penn State's dominant overall performance.
Drew Allar (Penn State)
Allar's 1-yard rushing touchdown broke the scoreless tie, featuring precise execution following a methodical 82-yard drive that signaled the Nittany Lions' offensive awakening.
Mateen Bhaghani (UCLA)
Bhaghani delivered a vital 25-yard field goal that concluded a 68-yard Bruins drive, giving UCLA its first points and briefly narrowing the deficit to 7-3.
Ty Lee (UCLA)
In a notable special teams play, Lee blocked a Penn State punt, granting UCLA excellent field position. However, the Bruins offense failed to convert this opportunity into points.
Kaytron Allen (Penn State)
Allen enhanced Penn State's offensive dominance with a key 1-yard touchdown run, capping a powerful five-play drive and extending the lead to 24-3.
Justyn Martin (UCLA)
Martin's 1-yard pass to Loya, followed by a successful two-point conversion, provided a semblance of life for UCLA in the final moments, though insufficient to alter the final outcome.
Ryan Barker (Penn State)
Barker's 40-yard field goal extended Penn State's lead to 27-3, underscoring the special teams' contribution to securing the game's outcome.
Drew Allar (Penn State, QB)
Commanded the field with 237 passing yards and a critical rushing touchdown, demonstrating both leadership and precision under pressure, particularly in orchestrating Penn State's offensive flow after a stagnant first quarter.
Kaytron Allen (Penn State, RB)
Dominated the ground game in the absence of Nick Singleton, accumulating 78 rushing yards and a pivotal touchdown that underscored his role as a primary offensive catalyst.
Liam Clifford (Penn State, WR)
Led the receiving corps with 107 yards on three receptions, providing a consistent target for Allar and stretching the UCLA defense throughout the contest.
Justyn Martin (UCLA, QB)
Highlighted for his resilience in his first collegiate start, making effective short yard passes amid intense defensive pressure to manage 167 passing yards and a late-game touchdown.
Tony Rojas (Penn State, LB)
A defensive powerhouse, Rojas contributed significantly with a team-high number of impactful tackles, reinforcing Penn State's tight defensive grip that limited UCLA's offensive productivity.
UCLA Bruins
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Penn State Nittany Lions
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