LIVE UPDATES: UCLA Searching For Win vs New Mexico

Keep up with all the latest on UCLA's Week 3 matchup against the Lobos.

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) passes the ball during the first quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins (0-2, 0-0 Big Ten) are searching for their first win of the season as they take on the New Mexico Lobos (1-1, 0-0 Big Ten) in Week 3.

A thread of live updates as the game is happening is below:

4th Quarter | New Mexico 28 - 10 UCLA

04:06 -- Nico Iamaleava throws an interception.

07:06 -- Damon Bankston takes it 43 yards on a pass for a touchdown. Extra point good. New Mexico up 28-10.

09:13 -- UCLA goes for it on fourth-and-4 and Iamaleava throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on downs.

09:56 -- After another UCLA false start (13th penalty of the game), Nico Iamaleava almost throws an interception.

10:44 -- New Mexico scores once again on a Damon Bankston 2-yard run up the middle. Extra point good. New Mexico up 21-10.

14:13 -- New Mexico goes for it on fourth down and converts on a rush down the middle.

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3rd Quarter | New Mexico 14 - 10 UCLA

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos quarterback Jack Layne (2) throws a touchdown pass during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

03:34 -- Mateen Bhaghani hits a 51-yard field goal on fourth-and-12. New Mexico up 14-10.

04:40 -- DiGiorgio called for a second consecutive false start.

05:01 -- As soon as UCLA's offense got some positive momentum, left tackle Garrett DiGirogio was called for a false start.

06:34 -- UCLA can't do anything on the ensuing drive. Another three-and-out makes way for a UCLA punt, which was fumbled and recovered by the Bruins. Yet another break.

07:28 -- New Mexico rushed for it on fourth down and fumbles, leading to a UCLA recovery. The Bruins catch a break and don't allow points on the drive.

12:52 -- Jack Layne was short on trying to convert on third down, but UCLA was called for a facemask, giving New Mexico a fresh set of downs.

14:49 -- Nico Iamaleava misses on three-straight passes and the Bruins punt the ball on a three-and-out to open the half.

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2nd Quarter | New Mexico 14 - 7 UCLA

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) passes the ball during the first quarter against the New Mexico Lobos at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

00:00 -- UCLA may have mismanaged the clock in its final minute. However, a quick out to Hudson Habermehl afforded them one second left on New Mexico's 48. The Bruins were then called for a fall start, marking their eighth penalty of the game.

01:09 -- UCLA stops the Lobos on fourth-and-1 on its own 3-yard line. The Bruins have a minute to score before the break.

05:07 -- UCLA punts the ball back to the Lobos after a failed trick play on third-and-2.

08:03 -- UCLA disrupts a deep New Mexico pass on third-and-7. The Lobos will punt the ball back to the Bruins.

09:02 -- Nico Iamaleava finds Titus Mokiao-Atimalala for a 12-yard touchdown. Extra point good. New Mexico up 14-7.

12:32 -- Nico Iamaleava finds Mikey Matthews for a 32-yard pass. Much-needed momentum for the Bruins.

12:49 -- Jack Layne finds Simon Mapa for a touchdown pass on fourth-and-2. Extra point good. New Mexico up 14-0.

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1st Quarter | New Mexico 7 - 0 UCLA

Sep 12, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; New Mexico Lobos wide receiver Evan Wysong (10) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

03:10 -- New Mexico running back Scottre Humphrey drives up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown. Extra point good. New Mexico up 7-0.

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How to Watch

What: UCLA Bruins vs New Mexico Lobos
When: Friday, Sept. 12
Time: 7:10 p.m. (PT)
Where: Rose Bowl Stadium (Pasadena, California)
TV: Big Ten Network
Announcers: Carlo Jimenez, Brock Vereen, Drea Avent
Radio: AM 790, SiriusXM Ch. 106 or 195

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