UCLA Bruins football celebrates its first Big Ten win against Rutgers

The UCLA Bruins have finally ended their losing streak. Head coach DeShaun Foster and UCLA defeated their first Big Ten opponent of the season, defeating a talented Rutgers team 35-32.

With a season-high 21 points in the first half, the Bruins’ offense looked much more dynamic in a much-needed win. UCLA started the game strong with an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive and set the tone early.

In an explosive performance from quarterback Ethan Garbers, the Bruins signal-caller surpassed 400 total yards and finished the game with 32/38 passing, 383 yards through the air and five total touchdowns.

Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s struggling offense found a rhythm and created a solid framework for the Bruins’ future. The Bruins finally managed to establish the run, rushing for 95 yards and a touchdown.

UCLA’s defense played characteristically well and showed what this Bruins team is capable of when it’s firing on all cylinders.

Leading by nine heading into the fourth quarter, Foster and the Bruins finished the game and held on for the win.

For Foster, he secures his first Big Ten win and breathes life back into a program that desperately needs a boost. The Bruins look to continue their winning streak in two weeks at Nebraska.