UCLA upsets No. 13 Oregon 17-15 to remain undefeated

The No. 21 UCLA Bruins secured a major upset over No. 13 Oregon with a 17-15 victory at Autzen Stadium on October 10, 2026. The win maintains the Bruins’ undefeated record at 5-0 and marks their first win in Eugene since 2004.

UCLA’s offense managed the loss of starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who exited in the second quarter with a lower-leg injury following a tackle involving Oregon's Bear Alexander. Backup Ty Dieffenbach provided relief, completing 3-for-6 passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. Running back Wayne Knight anchored the Bruins' ground game with 103 rushing yards and a touchdown, while also catching a fourth-quarter touchdown pass from Dieffenbach.

Oregon struggled significantly with ball security, committing seven turnovers. Dylan Raiola, playing in place of the concussed Dante Moore, completed 6-for-19 passes for 43 yards and threw two interceptions. Late in the game, third-string quarterback Brock Thomas provided a surge with 156 passing yards and a 44-yard touchdown pass to Evan Stewart, but Oregon was unable to complete a two-point conversion to tie the score.

The UCLA defense was a decisive factor, holding the Ducks to 272 total yards. Following the game, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning noted that the team must “continue to address offensive consistency,” while UCLA head coach Bob Chesney praised his team’s ability to step up after losing Iamaleava. The loss drops Oregon to 3-2, impacting their standing in the Big Ten and College Football Playoff considerations.