No. 21 UCLA pulls off upset over No. 13 Oregon after forcing 6 turnovers

UCLA's No. 21 Bruins delivered a shocking upset win over No. 13 Oregon on Saturday, winning 17-15 thanks to their stifling defense. The Bruins' defense forced six turnovers, including four fumbles and two interceptions. Oregon's backup quarterback Dylan Raiola struggled mightily, throwing for just 43 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions, losing a fumble in the process.

UCLA head coach Dan Lanning replaced Raiola with third-string quarterback Brock Thomas with 13 minutes remaining, who looked poised to spark Oregon's offense until he fumbled the snap on a fourth-down attempt, handing UCLA their sixth takeaway. By then, UCLA's defense had benefited from Raiola's early miscues but ultimately failed to translate into offensive production.

Bruins starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava left the game at halftime with a lower-body injury, ruling him out for the remainder of the contest. With Iamaleava out, backup Ty Dieffenbach stepped in and delivered the clinching touchdown, helping UCLA hold onto their 17-15 lead. The Bruins' defense once again proved crucial, stopping Oregon's 2-point conversion attempt and preserving the two-point lead.

This marked UCLA's first victory at Oregon since 2004, and the team will await news on the severity of Iamaleava's injury after he initially laid on the ground, grasping his calf before walking off on his own. UCLA now awaits confirmation if Iamaleava will be healthy in time for their next game against USC.