Bruins Rally To Defeat Boise State In New Mexico Bowl

UCLA Football Wins Bowl Game for the First Time in Six Years

Bruins Rally to Defeat Boise State in New Mexico Bowl

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The UCLA Bruins football team ended a six-year bowl game drought in dramatic fashion on Saturday, rallying from a 10-point deficit to defeat Boise State 35-28 in the New Mexico Bowl. Quarterback Ethan Garbers led the Bruins' comeback, throwing for 340 yards and three touchdowns, while linebacker Darius Muasau recorded a game-high 12 tackles and forced a fumble that clinched the victory.

UCLA trailed 28-18 in the fourth quarter before Garbers connected with receiver Kazmeir Allen for a 35-yard touchdown pass. The Bruins' defense then forced Boise State to punt, and Garbers led them on a 75-yard drive that culminated in a 1-yard touchdown run by running back Zach Charbonnet.

With less than two minutes remaining, Boise State drove to the UCLA 35-yard line. However, Muasau stripped the ball from Broncos running back George Holani, and defensive back Stephan Blaylock recovered the fumble to seal the victory for the Bruins.

"This is a huge win for our program," said UCLA head coach Chip Kelly. "Our guys showed a lot of heart and determination, and they never gave up. Ethan Garbers played a great game, and Darius Muasau was all over the field."