Live Game Thread: UCLA Bruins Vs USC Trojans

The UCLA Bruins football program looks to hold off their bitter cross-town rivals, the USC Trojans. Here are all the live updates anyone could ask for.

Sep 14, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; A pylon with the Big Ten Conference and the UCLA Bruins logos at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The UCLA Bruins take on their bitter rivals in the USC Trojans, to cap off their regular season. The Bruins have been through a lot this season and would love nothing more than to give it their all against the Trojans. UCLA holds a 3-8 record entering the game, whereas USC is 8-3.

These two have a historic rivalry against each other, but the goal remains the same. Want to follow along with all the action? Bruins On SI is the place to do that, as we will keep tabs of every important aspect from fumbles, to field goals, to touchdowns.

The game is underway.

Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins interim head coach Tim Skipper talks with coaches during the first half against the Washington Huskies at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

1st Quarter

• TOUCHDOWN: The Trojans started with the football and started the scoring, ending a 10-play drive with a five-yard touchdown run. The Bruins fell down 7-0 early.

• PUNT: The Bruins' first drive of the game didn't go as smoothly as the Trojans' did, as they were forced to punt the football away after three plays.

• BLOCKED FG: The Trojans found their way into UCLA territory again, but it was the Bruins who came away with the stop on the back of Scott Taylor's block. Still 7-0 USC.

END OF QUARTER

Sep 25, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; UCLA Bruins flag flies during the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images | Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

2nd Quarter

• TOUCHDOWN: The Bruins found themselves in the end zone after a 13-play drive. Kwazi Gilmer was the receiver, hauling in the pass from Nico Iamaleava. 7-7 tie.

• MISSED FG: The Trojans offense still gives the Bruins defense issues, but the football God's were on the side of UCLA. Ryon Sayeri's attempt was no good, keeping the game tied at 7 all.

• FIELD GOAL: The Bruins took advantage of the Trojan's missed field goal, and put up a field goal of their own. Going into halftime, UCLA holds the lead at 10-7.

3rd Quarter

• PUNT: The Bruins got the ball to begin the second half, but went three and out.

• PUNT: USC follows in the Bruins' footsteps, punting the ball away themselves.

• PUNT: The Trojans and Bruins are caught in a stalemate, as UCLA has to punt the football away again.

• TOUCHDOWN: USC pulls ahead of UCLA, scoring a touchdown and grabbing a 14-10 lead.

Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Nico Iamaleava (9) carries the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

END OF QUARTER

4th Quarter

• PUNT: The Bruins didn't get off to the start they had hoped after losing their lead, having to punt the football away. This game is still very winnable for UCLA.

• TOUCHDOWN: UCLA losses ground, as the Trojans score a touchdown, bringing the score to 21-10.

• DOWNS: The Bruins turn the ball over, allowing USC to run the clock.

• TOUCHDOWN: USC adds insult to injury, adding another touchdown. 29-10 Trojans.

FINAL: USC 29, UCLA 10.

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