UCLA routs Michigan State 38-13 for second straight win

UCLA rallied from an early deficit to rout Michigan State 38-13 on Saturday at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, handing the Spartans their third consecutive loss and delivering back-to-back wins for the Bruins after a rocky start to the season. Kickoff was at noon Eastern as part of Michigan State's homecoming festivities.

Michigan State opened with a 7-0 lead, but UCLA answered with 38 consecutive points, building a 24-7 lead by halftime and extending the margin through the third quarter. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed 16 of 24 passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns while also contributing on the ground, and running back Jalen Berger, a former Spartan, rushed for 89 yards and scored three times. Titus Mokiao-Atimalala and Jaivian Thomas also reached the end zone for UCLA, and Mateen Bhaghani kicked a 47-yard field goal in the first quarter.

The Bruins’ defense was decisive, recording multiple fourth-down stops, forcing a turnover with a Devin Aupiu hit that dislodged the ball and a Siale Tupaki recovery, and limiting Michigan State to one first down after the opening drive. UCLA converted several of those swings into points, including a short touchdown run by Berger...