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UCLA beats Oregon 17-15 for first Autzen win since 2004

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 10:41 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

UCLA defeated Oregon 17-15 at Autzen Stadium, earning its first win there since 2004.
UCLA defense forced seven turnovers, including a fourth interception by Ta’Shawn James.
Ty Dieffenbach replaced injured quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The Big Ten acknowledged an officiating error on Oregon’s two-point conversion attempt.
UCLA rose to No. 12 in the AP poll, improving to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten.

History

Historical Context

Since Autzen Stadium opened in 1967, Oregon’s home field has been a turnover-prone venue; UCLA’s first win there came in 2004 when quarterback Drew Olson threw for 280 yards as the Ducks fumbled three times. After both schools joined the Big Ten in 2024, the Bruins again capitalized, forcing seven turnovers and benefiting from a conference review, echoing the historic pattern.

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Story summary

UCLA defeated Oregon 17-15 at Autzen Stadium, earning its first win there since 2004.
UCLA defense forced seven turnovers, including a fourth interception by Ta’Shawn James.
Ty Dieffenbach replaced injured quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The Big Ten acknowledged an officiating error on Oregon’s two-point conversion attempt.
UCLA rose to No. 12 in the AP poll, improving to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten.

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