LIVE UPDATES: UCLA Seeks Bounce Back vs UNLV

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Aug 30, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) throws against the Utah Utes during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins (0-1, 0-0 Big Ten) are looking to bounce back from a devastating Week 1 loss to Utah against the UNLV Rebels (2-0, 0-0 Mountain West) this week.

A live breakdown of the game as it's happening is below.

Fourth Quarter | UNLV 30 - 23 UCLA

00:52 -- Nico Iamaleava throws a devastating interception.

05:25 -- Mateen Bhaghani hits a 33-yard field goal. UNLV up 30-23.

08:02 -- A potential UCLA pick-six called back as Colandrea's knee was down. Nonetheless, the Bruins forced a punt.

08:54 -- Nico Iamaleava runs for a 30-yard touchdown. Extra point good. UNLV up 30-20.

12:04 -- Colandrea finds Var'Keyes Gumms for a 17-yard touchdown. Extra point good. UNLVup 30-13.

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Third Quarter | UNLV 23 - 13 UCLA

00:03 -- Mateen Bhaghani hits a 35-yard field goal. UNLV up 23-13.

00:16 -- Nico Iamaleava threw a touchdown to Kwazi Gilmer, but it was called back due to a pass interference on Titus Mokiao-Atimalala.

2:00 -- Nico Iamaleava converts a fourth down on a keeper to put the Bruins at UNLV's two-yard line.

04:06 -- Kwazi Gilmer saves the Bruins by converting on third-and-9, completing an incredible juggling catch.

05:26 -- UNLV linebacker Justin Flowe ejected for targeting.

7:01 -- UCLA defense forces a three-and-out to force a Rebels punt and get the ball back.

07:58 -- Nico Iamaleava finds Noah Fox-Flores for a four-yard touchdown. Extra point good, UNLV up 23-10.

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Second Quarter | UNLV 23 - 3 UCLA

00:04 -- Mateen Bhaghani hits a 33-yard field goal to get UCLA on the board.

00:30 -- Jalen Berger converts on fourth-and-inches.

01:49 -- UNLV running back Keyvone Lee scores on a 19-yard rush. Extra point try no good on a loose snap. UNLV up 23-0.

02:00 -- Colandrea converts on fourth-and-5 with a 14-yard pass.

02:38 -- UCLA edge Anthony Jones breathes some life into the defense with the Bruins' first sack of the season.

03:30 -- Nico Iamaleava keeps it on an option on fourth-and-1 and gets taken down behind the line. Turnover on downs.

05:44 -- Colandrea finds Troy Omeire for a 21-yard touchdown. Extra point is good. UNLV up 17-0.

12:01 -- UCLA opts for an insider wide receiver screen on third-and-13 and picks up three yards. Bruins punt.

13:38 -- UCLA converts on fourth-and-1 on a Nico Iamaleava keeper.

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First Quarter | UNLV 10 - 0 UCLA

00:14 -- Colandrea finds tight end Nick Elksnis wide open for a 21-yard touchdown. Extra point good. UNLV up 10-0.

5:21 -- Nico Iamaleava sacked on back-to-back downs, forcing a UCLA punt.

7:21 -- Jaivian Thomas bursts through the gap for a big gain on first-and-13.

8:29 -- UCLA forces fourth down, UNLV makes a 50-yard field goal. Rebels up 3-0.

10:24 -- Illegal shift on UNLV sends the Rebels back another five yards.

10:58 -- UNLV commits a holding penalty on what would have been a first-down pass.

11:14 -- UNLV offensive facemask forces a 15-yard penalty on first down.

13:37 -- UCLA's defense was close to forcing a three-and-out until a Robert Stafford pass interference was called on 3rd & 7.

15:00 -- UCLA wins the toss and defers to UNLV.

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How to Watch

What: UCLA Bruins @ UNLV Rebels
When: Saturday, Sept. 6
Time: 5:02 p.m. (PT)
Where: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nevada)
TV: CBS Sports Network
Announcers: Rich Walz, Robert Turbin, Jordan Giorgio
Radio: AM 790, SiriusXM Ch. 162 or 197

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