UCLA Beats Michigan State 28-10 to Reach 7-0

UCLA improved to 7-0 for the first time since 2005 with a 28-10 win over Michigan State at the Rose Bowl, extending its unbeaten start under first-year coach Bob Chesney. The No. 9 Bruins relied on three running backs for touchdowns and finished with 245 rushing yards, but first-half fumbles and penalties kept the game close before they pulled away after halftime. Wayne Knight, Anthony Woods and Jaivian Thomas each scored on the ground. Woods gained 112 yards on 14 carries, Knight had 56 yards on 15 carries, and Thomas ran for 41 yards on 10 carries. It was the third game this season in which all three scored, following wins over Purdue and Maryland. The Bruins’ ground game overcame two costly first-half turnovers. Woods and Thomas each lost a fumble, ending promising drives. UCLA also struggled to build separation before the break, then outscored Michigan State 14-0 in the third quarter. The Spartans entered the game depleted, according to the game accounts, and UCLA’s second-half surge turned a narrow contest into a more comfortable win. Chesney said UCLA would emphasize ball security in practice before its scheduled home game against Nevada, described as a nonconference...