Big Sky, Pac-12 Troll UCLA Following New Mexico Loss

The Bruins just can't catch a break after suffering one of the worst losses in program history.

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; An UCLA Bruins fan looks on during the second half against the New Mexico Lobos at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

You know it's getting bad when your ex-conference and an FCS conference are laying it on you. But that's the reality for the UCLA Bruins after suffering one of the worst losses in program history against New Mexico.

The Pac-12 conference and Big Sky X (formerly Twitter) accounts were letting the Bruins have it during Friday's shellacking at the hands of the Lobos.

Quoting a user who jokingly said "UCLA reportedly exploring a move to the Big Sky Conference," the FCS conference account responded, saying, "No thank you."

No thank you https://t.co/2NoDvyCKCV

— Big Sky Conference (@BigSkyConf) September 13, 2025

Later, after the Bruins lost 35-10, the Pac-12 chimed in with a GIF of Jerry Seinfeld saying, "That's a shame."

https://t.co/vifhEJ1UEb pic.twitter.com/YDiVCexT8v

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) September 13, 2025

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UCLA Handled By New Mexico

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck celebrates with his players after defeating the UCLA Bruins 35-10 at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The UCLA Season is as good as doomed as the Bruins drop their third game of year to New Mexico, 35-10.

Going into a bye week means DeShaun Foster and his Bruins have even more time to let one of the most embarrassing losses in program history marinate further.

The Lobos assumed control of the game early and never let go of the reins. Couple that with UCLA's biggest problem in Week 2 carrying over -- penalties -- there was no way the Bruins could win this game.

UCLA was called for 13 penalties that conceded 116 yards, just one penalty and 13 yards shy of last week's total. New Mexico was called for just four penalties for 29 yards.

The Bruins' defense was paper-thin, giving up big rush after big rush. UCLA had no answer for the rushing of Scottre Humphrey and D.J. McKinney, who finished with 154 and 89 yards respectively for a touchdown each.

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos running back Damon Bankston (1) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Nico Iamaleava struggled all night to find his receivers, finishing with 217 passing yards and completing 22 of 34 passes for a touchdown and yet another late-game tipped interception to seal the deal. He also scrambled for 33 yards on six attempts.

Opposing quarterback Jack Layne was dialed in all night, completing 12 of his 16 pass attempts for 152 yards and two touchdowns. But New Mexico's ground game ultimately made the difference in this one.

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