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October 12, 2025

Bruins answer 'one-hit wonder' challenge with rout that shows team on rise

- BY BEN BOLCH

THEY'RE HERE TO SLAY

JALEN BERGER (10) scores one of his three touchdowns as UCLA ran off 38 unanswered points in a decisive win that proves its upset of Penn State was no fluke.

(RAJ MEHTA Getty Images)

The sheet of paper greeted every UCLA player as he stepped into his row and took his seat on the team plane.

On it, in large block letters, was printed six words and a challenge from their interim coach: "ARE YOU A ONE-HIT WONDER?"

A week after upsetting Penn State, the Bruins answered emphatically.

Hell, no!

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