Nittany Lions Welcome Newcomer Bruins to Happy Valley (Game Preview)
- bryanportney01
- Oct 4, 2024
- 2 min read
UCLA (1-3, 0-1 Big Ten) at No. 7 Penn State (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten)
Date: Saturday, October 5
Times: 12:00 PM
Location: Beaver Stadium (University Park, PA)
Coverage
TV: FOX
Radio: CommRadio & Bruins Audio Network (UCLA) & LionVision (PSU)
Live Stats: ESPN GameCast & StatBroadcast (PSU)
Storylines
Garbers’ Status in Question
Bruins starting QB Ethan Garbers suffered an unidentified injury during last Saturday’s loss to Oregon. Backup QB Justyn Martin, who doesn’t have much collegiate experience as a redshirt sophomore, may need to be ready to go on Saturday. (Source: LA Times)
Not Welcoming Anybody
In response to a question regarding UCLA being the first new team to play at Beaver Stadium, Penn State head coach James Franklin had a direct statement: “We don’t think about that at all.” The Nittany Lions’ big focus this Saturday is on beating the Bruins. (Source: On3)
UCLA at No. 7 Penn State: Team Numbers
UCLA | Offense | No. 7 Penn State |
14.8 | Points Per Game | 36.3 |
205.0 | Pass Yards Per Game | 245.8 |
57.0 | Rush Yards Per Game | 251.0 |
27.91% | 3rd Down % | |
9 (2.25) | Turnovers (per game) | 4 (1.00) |
UCLA | Defense | No. 7 Penn State |
30.8 | Points Allowed PG | 11.5 |
291.0 | Pass Yards Allowed PG | 154.5 |
107.3 | Rush Yards Allowed PG | 72.0 |
57.14% | Opponent 3rd Down % | 31.37% |
8 (2.00) | Takeaways (per game) | 10 (2.50) |
Bruins Slightly Lead Head-to-Head
Penn State is 2-4 against UCLA all-time, according to Winsipedia. Their last meeting was in 1968, when Penn State beat UCLA 21-6 on the road. Penn State is 1-2 against UCLA at home all-time, with their last home meeting being on October 7, 1967, when UCLA won 17-15. Penn State has won the last 1 head-to-head meeting dating back to 1968. UCLA last beat Penn State on October 7, 1967 (see above).
Players To Watch on Offense
UCLA
QB1 Ethan Garbers, R-Sr. (questionable)
Passing: 67-for-117, 808 yds, 3 TD, 6 INT
QB2 Justyn Martin, R-So.
Passing: 2-for-5, 12 yds
RB T.J. Harden, Jr.
Rushing: 41 car, 125 yds, 1 TD
WR Rico Flores, So.
Receiving: 12 rec, 187 yds, 1 TD
No. 7 Penn State
QB Drew Allar, Jr.
Passing: 56-for-79, 864 yds, 8 TD, 1 INT
Rushing: 22 car, 92 yds, 2 TD
RB Nick Singleton, Jr.
Rushing: 53 car, 408 yds, 3 TD
Receiving: 6 rec, 74 yds, 2 TD
TE Tyler Warren, Sr.
Receiving: 20 rec, 260 yds, 2 TD
Rushing: 3 car, 29 yds, 1 TD
Players To Watch on Defense
UCLA
LB Carson Schwesinger, R-Jr.
Defense: 34 tot, 23 solo, 1 FF
DB Ramon Henderson, R-Sr.
Defense: 16 tot, 1 INT, 3 PD
DB K.J. Wallace, R-Sr.
Defense: 16 tot, 3 TFL, 4 PD
No. 7 Penn State
DE Abdul Carter, Jr.
Defense: 19 tot, 3 sacks, 6.5 TFL
S Jaylen Reed, Sr.
Defense: 30 tot, 2 TFL, 2 PD
S Zakee Wheatley, R-Jr.
Defense: 16 tot, 1 INT, 2 PD
Game Promotions
Penn State Stripe Out
All-University Day (All PSU campuses are recognized at halftime)
Quick Picks: Expert Analysis
Bryan: Penn State has a classic case of a trap game against UCLA. I don’t believe the Nittany Lions will look ahead to next week until three zeros are on the board, and I think they’ll get the win.
Pick: No. 7 Penn State
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