Wayne Knight Scores Three Touchdowns as UCLA Defeats San Diego State 28-10

UCLA's Wayne Knight scored three touchdowns to lead the Bruins to a 28-10 victory over San Diego State in their home opener under new coach Bob Chesney. WRAL Knight's three-TD performance marks his second straight game with that scoring output, cementing him as UCLA's offensive engine early in the season.
Both teams struggled to score early, keeping the game scoreless through the first 30 minutes. WRAL But UCLA's offense came alive in the second half. Knight scored on runs of 8 yards and 7 yards in the third quarter, then added a 36-yard rushing touchdown to put the game out of reach.
UCLA's defense shut down the Aztecs almost entirely. Fox Sports San Diego State didn't reach the end zone until the final 2:28 when Jackson Ford caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Denegal. The Bruins forced the visitors into one-dimensional offense for most of the game.
New coach Bob Chesney got off to a winning start with UCLA's home opener. Yahoo Sports The 28-10 victory improves the Bruins to 2-0 — their first 2-0 start since 2023. Chesney's early success has relied heavily on Knight's explosive rushing attack and a defense that has limited opposing scorers.
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