Dieffenbach Comes Back; Leads Bruins to 10th Win

The Bruins’ quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) is brought down short of the goal line by the Fighting Illini’s defensive back Matthew Bailey (7) during an NCAA Division 1 football game between the UCLA Bruins and the visiting University of Illinois Fighting Illini at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on November 13, 2026. (Photo by David Thomas)

By Rich Whittington

(Pasadena) The UCLA Bruins survived injury, penalties, and turnovers to secure their 10th victory of the year Friday evening, defeating the visiting Illinois Fighting Illini 22-14 in front of a rowdy crowd at the Rose Bowl.

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