Recap: Penn State beats UCLA 27-11 to improve to 5-0; here's how it happened
STATE COLLEGE — No. 7 Penn State is now 5-0. It beat UCLA 27-11 on Saturday at Beaver Stadium. It was hardly the team’s best game but they also did more than enough to win. Read a recap of how it happened below.
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FINAL: Penn State 27, UCLA 11
Touchdown UCLA
Touchdown, UCLA. Martyn hit Loya for a one-yard score. Penn State will win it, but it does surrender a late touchdown. It’s PSU 27, UCLA 11 with 16 seconds to go.
Two minute timeout time
Penn State leads 27-3. UCLA has it at the PSU 12.
Barker adds three
Ryan Barker’s 40-yard field goal is good. It came after Drew Allar hit Liam Clifford for 57 yards to get the Lions into Bruins territory. Penn State 27, UCLA 3 with 8:17 to play in the contest.
Penn State starts the fourth quarter with a punt, UCLA does the same
Drew Allar opens the fourth quarter with an incompletion on third down. Penn State will punt from its own 16. UCLA takes over near midfield. After moving into the redzone, on a 4th and 3 at the PSU 12, Martyn’s pass falls incomplete. Penn State takes over on downs there with 11:17 to go.
After three, Lions lead
We’re through three quarters at Beaver Stadium. Penn State 24, UCLA 3. The Lions have 3rd and 6 at their own 16 when the fourth quarter begins.
UCLA punts again
UCLA punts again. Penn State will take over deep in its own territory after holding on the punt. There is 1:22 left in the third quarter.
Penn State puts seven more on the board
Touchdown, Penn State: Kaytron Allen walks in from a yard out. Vega Ioane was slow to get up after the play but is now jogging off. Lions lead UCLA 24-3 with 2:57 left in the third quarter. The score was setup by a Julian Fleming catch and run for 15 yards that gave the home team first and goal at the one. Drive stats: 5 plays, 58 yards, in 2:26.
UCLA punts again
Sack: Martin goes down as Amin Vanover and Zane Durant meet him deep in the backfield. UCLA will punt from its own 18 with 5:40 left in the third quarter.
First PSU drive ends with points
Ryan Barker has made his first field goal at Penn State. It was good from 25 yards out. The Lions marched into UCLA territory but it stalled out in the redzone. PSU 17, UCLA 3 with 8:36 left in the third quarter.
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HALFTIME: Penn State 14, UCLA 3
HALFTIME: Penn State 14, UCLA 3. Lions have a 183-140 yards edge after 30 minutes. The Bruins get the ball first to start the second half. Drew Allar is 10 of 14 for 129 yards and a touchdown. Liam Clifford, Trey Wallace, and Tyler Warren all have two receptions.
“We were better on third down. In the first quarter, we were 0 for 2 on third down and weren’t able to get enough plays to stay on the field, and same with our defense,” James Franklin told the Penn State Sports Network. “I’m really proud of [Liam Clifford]. He’s a guy who’s done everything right here.”
Second half starts with quick three and out for UCLA
The second half is underway. UCLA quickly went three and out. Justyn Martin was sacked by Jaylen Reed and fumbled but recovered it. The Bruins punted out of their own endzone. Penn State takes over at the UCLA 47.
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Lions extend their lead before the half
Tyler Warren caught a five-yard touchdown toss from Drew Allar to put the Lions up 14-3 with 20 seconds left in the first half. It was a nifty drive for Penn State. It covered 75 yards in eight plays. Allar had big completions to Liam Clifford, Julian Fleming, and Trey Wallace to move the home team down the field.
Two minute warning time
Penn State and UCLA hit the two minute timeout mark of the first half at 1:18 p.m. ET. The Lions have 3rd and 4 at their own 31 coming out of the stoppage.
UCLA gets on the board
A busted Penn State coverage allowed Martyn to hit TJ Harden for a 53-yard catch and run to put UCLA into a goal to go situation. The Lions’ defense held up from there, leading to a 25-yard Bruins field goal, which was good. PSU 7, UCLA 3 late in the first half.
Penn State earns its first lead
Penn State capped a 16-play, 82-yard drive with a one-yard Drew Allar touchdown rush. Ryan Barker’s extra point is good. It’s 7-0 PSU with 6:40 left in the first half. Impressive drive for the Lions after a slow start.
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Penn State 0, UCLA 0 after one
Penn State did not have the start it desired. The Lions defense forced a turnover on downs deep in its own end and forced a punt. On offense, UCLA outgained PSU 72-28 over the first 15 minutes. PSu starts the second quarter with 2nd and 3 at its own 25.
Penn State dials in defense, Donkoh update
Penn State right tackle Anthony Donkoh is walking around with his uniform and pads off moving his right arm in a circling motion. May have popped his shoulder out. On the field, UCLA is about to punt. It converted a 3rd and 11 but nothing more. Tony Rojas made a great play to force the punt as you can see below. Jake Spencer fields the punt. Lions take over at their own 18 late in the first quarter.
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Lions sluggish start continues
Penn State moved the ball some on its second drive but ultimately punted. Right tackle Anthony Donkoh was hurt on a third down play that ended in a sack and thus a punt. Drew Allar is so far not sharp this afternoon. UCLA takes over at its own 25 with 4:02 left in the first quarter.
First UCLA drive stalls in Penn State territory
UCLA looked better on offense during its first series than Penn State did. Martin marched the Bruins into PSU territory with a fourth down conversion. After a targeting call on Zakee Wheatley was overturned, UCLA had 4th and 1 at the PSU 23, and Zakee Wheatley stuffed TJ Harden to force a turnover on down. The Lions get it back with 7:05 left in the first quarter. They are at their own 24.
Justyn Martin starts for UCLA
Justyn Martin starts at quarterback for UCLA. He replaces injured starter Ethan Garbers, who traveled and warmed up but is not healthy enough to play.
UCLA win the toss and defers, Lions go three and out
Penn State will get the ball first here at Beaver Stadium and the game is underway. Quinton Martin Jr., the freshman running back, was the kick returner. It marks his first return of the year and second game. Lions start at their own 27. Penn State goes three and out on its first drive. Drew Allar’s second down pass was low to Julian Fleming and incomplete and Omari Evans didn’t make the line to gain on third down.
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11:54 a.m. — Penn State and UCLA will officially start at 12:06 p.m. ET on FOX.
11:33 a.m. — Niki Prongos will be UCLA’s left tackle today with its starter out.
11:31 a.m. — Kaden Saunders may have a long-term injury. He’s on the field pregame in sweats, his No. 7 jersey, and is sporting a walking boot on his right foot.
11:25 a.m. – Elliot Washington, normally No. 16, will wear No. 9 today. Tyler Johnson, normally No. 8, will wear No. 11 today.
11:23 a.m. – Penn State’s full team is out on the field for stretching.
11 a.m. — Penn State will be without punt returner Kaden Saunders. He is out. Running back Nicholas Singleton is questionable. For UCLA, quarterback Ethan Garbers is questionable, as is top receiver Rico Flores. The Bruins will also be without starting tackle Reuben Unije.
UCLA at Penn State: Game time and details
Penn State is 2-4 all-time against UCLA. That surprised Franklin and, quite frankly, this reporter as well. All six games were played between 1963 and 1968, a period that included a crossover from Rip Engle to Joe Paterno. The Lions had winning seasons in four of those six years but were also 5-5 twice, partially because of losses to UCLA.
At any rate, here are the details for this year’s matchup:
Time: Noon ET
Date: Saturday, Oct. 5
Location: Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.
Weather: A beautiful day is on tap. Here’s the latest forecast: “Sunny skies. High 71F. Winds light and variable.”
The line: Penn State is a 27.5-point favorite.
Over/under: 46.5 points
How to watch, stream Lions-Bruins
Penn State will appear on FOX for the first time this season. It was last on the network’s airwaves when it beat West Virginia in Week 1. The network’s live pregame show is also broadcasting from State College this week. It is positioned just outside of the Bryce Jordan Center between it and Beaver Stadium.
As for once the game begins, the top FOX team of Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color commentator), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter) will be on the call.
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The Penn State Sports Network will also be on the radio airwaves with Steve Jones, Jack Ham, and Brian Tripp. It airs on 99.5 & 103.7 FM/1450 AM locally and at GoPSUSports.com online.
