Wayne Knight scores 3 TDs as UCLA beats San Diego State 28-10
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns after a scoreless first half, leading UCLA to a 28-10 victory over San Diego State in their home opener under new coach Bob Chesney. Knight's scoring runs came from 8 yards in the third quarter and 7 and 36 yards in the fourth, tying him for the second time in season-opening wins.
Knight also scored after a face-mask penalty by Josh Hunter, which granted UCLA an automatic first down at San Diego State's 7-yard line. Jalvian Thomas added a 1-yard touchdown for the Bruins. The Aztecs struggled to score, managing only a 46-yard field goal before falling behind 7-3 in the fourth. UCLA fans flocked to the Rose Bowl for the first game under new coach Bob Chesney, hoping for a positive start.
However, both teams traded punts in the opening quarter, with UCLA failing to score until Knight's first touchdown.
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