UCLA edges Oregon 17-15 despite early QB injury
Wayne Knight scored twice as UCLA beat Oregon, with Dylan Raiola struggling and the Big Ten later admitting a misspotted two-point try.
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What happened
UCLA beat Oregon 17-15 on Saturday after overcoming an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava early in the game. Running back Wayne Knight scored two touchdowns for the Bruins. Oregon's Dylan Raiola went 6-for-19 for 43 yards with three turnovers, and the Big Ten later said officials spotted the ball incorrectly on Oregon's potential tying two-point conversion.
Why it matters
The win improved UCLA to 5-0 and left Oregon's playoff hopes in doubt, according to the reports. The Big Ten said it vowed to emphasize consistent application of the playing rules.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 10:54 PM ET: UCLA beats Oregon 17-15 after Nico Iamaleava's early injury, with Wayne Knight scoring twice, improving the Bruins to 5-0
- Oct 11, 7:59 PM ET: The Big Ten says officials spotted the ball incorrectly on Oregon's late two-point conversion attempt
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