ncaaf Game Recap
UCLA Bruins vs Northwestern Wildcats Wrap - Northwestern Wins 17-14
Caleb Komolafe scampered through the UCLA defense for 119 yards as Northwestern handed the Bruins a 17-14 defeat on Saturday at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Wildcats were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 45.5.
Caleb Komolafe rushed for 119 yards, while Joseph Himon II added 58 yards in the win. Griffin Wilde and Hunter Welcing added 98 and 22 receiving yards respectively.
Nico Iamaleava rushed for 65 yards for UCLA, while Jaivian Thomas added 43 yards. Nico Iamaleava threw for 180 yards for the Bruins, while receivers Kwazi Gilmer and Rico Flores Jr. had 51 and 43 yards respectively.
Northwestern outgained UCLA 314-311 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-18 by the Wildcats.
The time of possession battle favored Northwestern as their offense was on the field for 34:21, longer than the 25:39 of their opponents.
Northwestern looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Louisiana-Monroe. UCLA will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Penn State.