# UCLA endures injury scare, gets heroic return to stay unbeaten

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ucla-endures-injury-scare-gets-heroic-return-to-stay-unbeaten/
- Published: 2026-11-14T05:42:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T06:21:22+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/sports/ucla-withstands-injury-and-plenty-of-drama-to-stay-unbeaten/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- UCLA stayed unbeaten with a 22-14 win over Illinois.
- Ty Dieffenbach returned from injury and threw a key touchdown.
- One more win would secure UCLA a Big Ten title-game berth.

## Summary

UCLA beat Illinois 22-14 at the Rose Bowl to reach 10-0 for the first time since 1998, keeping its unbeaten season on track. The fourth-ranked Bruins overcame a late scare when quarterback Ty Dieffenbach left with an upper-body injury, then returned to complete five straight passes and throw a touchdown.

Dieffenbach finished 13 of 20 for 232 yards, two touchdowns and one interception; Illinois briefly narrowed the score to 19-14 in the fourth quarter. UCLA’s defence made three interceptions, including Scooter Jackson’s second pick, which helped set up a late field goal. At 7-0 in Big Ten play, UCLA needs one win from its final two regular-season games against Michigan and USC to secure a place in the conference title game.

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