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Senior running back Wayne Knight rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns to lead the University of California, Los Angeles past Purdue University 52-38 in a high-scoring Big Ten Conference opener. The Bruins amassed 645 total yards, bolstered by quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who completed 19 of 31 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns, including two to wide receiver Semaj Morgan. Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne countered with 378 passing yards and three touchdowns, fueling a 488-yard offensive effort by the Boilermakers. However, Purdue committed costly turnovers, including two fumbles forced by UCLA linebacker Sammy Omosigho, extending their conference losing streak to 19 games. With the victory, UCLA improved to 3-0 on the season under first-year head coach Bob Chesney, matching their total win count from the previous year. The game highlighted both teams' offensive firepower while exposing ongoing defensive vulnerabilities in early-season conference play.