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Bhaghani’s Last-Second Field Goal Seals UCLA’s Comeback Win Over Maryland

PASADENA, Calif. – A 23-yard field goal by Mateen Bhaghani with just two seconds remaining propelled UCLA to a thrilling 20-17 victory over Maryland on Saturday night, marking the Bruins’ third consecutive win after a tumultuous start to the season.

Quarterback Nico Iamaleava, despite appearing to suffer a knee injury late in the game, led the Bruins (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) on three crucial scoring drives in the final minutes. He passed for 221 yards, including a go-ahead 14-yard touchdown pass to Mikey Matthews with 3:33 left on the clock. Bhaghani’s earlier field goal extended the lead to 17-10.

Maryland (4-3, 1-3), led by quarterback Malik Washington (210 passing yards), engineered a dramatic tying drive capped by an 8-yard touchdown pass to Jalil Farooq with only 40 seconds remaining. However, Iamaleava returned to the field and, fueled by a 35-yard run from Anthony Frias II, drove the Bruins 68 yards in just 31 seconds to set up Bhaghani’s game-winning kick. Frias II previously scored an early 55-yard touchdown run.

The victory marks a remarkable turnaround for UCLA, who began the season 0-4, leading to coaching changes. Under interim coach Tim Skipper, the Bruins have now secured impressive wins against Penn State, Michigan State and Maryland.

While Maryland’s defense forced three UCLA turnovers, including a pick-six by Jamare Glasker, their inability to hold a lead plagued them for the third straight game. The Rose Bowl debut resulted in a third straight loss after a 4-0 start.

Maryland’s Trey Reddick and UCLA’s Jalen Huskey were ejected for targeting penalties.

Looking ahead, Maryland has a bye week before hosting Indiana on November 1st, while UCLA travels to Indiana next Saturday.

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