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Ohio State football dominated UCLA , especially in the first half of the Nov. 15 game at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes were up 27-0 at the break and won by a final of 48-10.
OSU improved to 10-0. The Bruins dropped to 3-7.
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UCLA played without quarterback Nico Iamaleava , who sustained a concussion in a loss to Nebraska . Ohio State was without injured wide receiver Carnell Tate , and for most of the game, without star wideout Jeremiah Smith , who was limping on the sidelines.
Even without his two top targets, Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin finished with 23-for-31 passing, 184 yards and a touchdown.
Ohio State running back Bo Jackson paced the ground game with 112 yards and a TD on 15 carries.
Sonny Styles not only had five tackles, but he also returned a kickoff for a touchdown, Ohio State's first such score since 2015.
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The Buckeyes next take on Rutgers on Nov. 22. Game time for that contest has not yet been announced.
Follow along with updates from tonight's game below.
Big Ten scoreboard
Ohio State-UCLA final score, stats:
| STAT |
UCLA |
OHIO STATE |
|---|---|---|
| Points |
10 |
48 |
| Total Yds |
222 |
440 |
| Pass Yds |
154 |
218 |
| Rush Yds |
68 |
222 |
| Penalties |
7-55 |
3-20 |
| 1st Downs |
8 |
25 |
| 3rd Downs |
5-13 |
6-11 |
| 4th Downs |
0-2 |
2-3 |
| Total Plays |
48 |
67 |
| Avg Yds/Play |
4.6 |
6.6 |
| Avg Yds/Completion |
9.6 |
8.4 |
| Avg Yds/Rush |
2.7 |
6.7 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) |
68 (2.7) |
226 (7.1) |
| Red Zone |
2-2 |
6-6 |
| Time of Poss |
25:01 |
34:59 |
| Turnovers (Def Pts Off) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| Fumbles-Lost |
0-0 |
0-0 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) |
1 (4) |
0 (0) |
| TFL (Def Yds) |
4 (8) |
5 (8) |
When is kickoff for the Ohio State-Rutgers game?
We don't know yet . We should find out tomorrow.
Lincoln Kienholz enters game following UCLA field goal | Ohio State 41, UCLA 10
8:49 left in fourth quarter:Mateen Bhaghani made a 32-yard field goal for UCLA, after which, OSU's Lincoln Kienholz entered the game at quarterback.
Ohio State-UCLA third quarter stats:
| STAT |
UCLA |
OHIO STATE |
|---|---|---|
| Points |
7 |
41 |
| Total Yds |
145 |
365 |
| Rush Att-Avg |
17 - 2.3 |
25 - 7.2 |
| Rush Yds |
39 |
181 |
| Pass (C-A-T-I) |
11-17-1-0 |
23-31-1-0 |
| Pass Yds |
106 |
184 |
| Penalties |
7-55 |
3-20 |
| 1sts (Rsh-Pss) |
4 (1-3) |
20 (10-9) |
| 3rd Downs |
2-9 (22%) |
4-9 (44%) |
| 4th Downs |
0-2 |
2-3 |
| Total Plays |
34 |
56 |
| Avg Yds/Play |
4.3 |
6.5 |
| Time of Poss |
16:56 |
28:04 |
| Field Goals |
0-0 |
2-2 |
| Turnovers |
0 |
0 |
| Fumbles-Lost |
0-0 |
0-0 |
| Punts-Avg |
6-36.8 |
1-51.0 |
| Sacks |
1 |
0 |
Lorenzo Styles wins foot race for kick return touchdown | Ohio State 41, UCLA 7
0:03 left in third quarter:Ohio State has its first kick return touchdown since 2010 thanks to Lorenzo Styles' 100-yard run back.
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Matt Patricia's defense gives up the shutout | Ohio State 34, UCLA 7
0:17 left in third quarter:UCLA quarterback Luke Duncan found Kwazi Gilmer who found the end zone on an 18-yard play that ended the OSU shutout.
Isaiah West caps OSU drive | Ohio State 34, UCLA 0
2:27 left in third quarter:Ohio State running back Isaiah West bounced out left and went into the end zone 1 yard untouched. OSU's Bo Jackson went over 100 yards rushing on that drive. He has 112 for the game.
Both offenses come out quietly
Ohio State and UCLA have both punted and turned the ball over on downs in the second half.
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What to watch in the second half:
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Can Ohio State's defense keep UCLA out of the end zone? The Buckeyes were disappointed when reserves allowed a late touchdown against Purdue .
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How much longer will Justin Sayin play? His left ankle is heavily taped, but the Heisman candidate now has a chance to show what he can do without his two top receivers, as Carnell Tate has been out all game, and Jeremiah Smith spent the last drive on the sideline sans helmet.
Ohio State-UCLA first half stats:
| STAT |
UCLA |
OHIO STATE |
|---|---|---|
| Points |
0 |
27 |
| Total Yds |
50 |
294 |
| Pass Yds |
21 |
147 |
| Rush Yds |
29 |
147 |
| Penalties |
5-35 |
2-15 |
| 1st Downs |
2 |
16 |
| 3rd Downs |
1-6 |
1-4 |
| 4th Downs |
0-1 |
2-2 |
| Total Plays |
21 |
36 |
| Avg Yds/Play |
2.4 |
8.2 |
| Avg Yds/Completion |
3 |
8.2 |
| Avg Yds/Rush |
2.6 |
9.8 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) |
29 (2.6) |
147 (9.8) |
| Red Zone |
0-0 |
4-4 |
| Time of Poss |
11:32 |
18:28 |
| Turnovers (Def Pts Off) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| Fumbles-Lost |
0-0 |
0-0 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| TFL (Def Yds) |
1 (1) |
3 (5) |
Ohio State marching band takes field
The theme for TBDBITL this week is "World War II: Letters From Home."
UCLA botches punt, OSU takes advantage | Ohio State 27, UCLA 0
0:06 left in second quarter:UCLA's Will Karroll missed badly on his punt and sent it straight into the chest of Caden Curry . With a very short field to work with, the Buckeyes were able to send Jayden Fielding out for a 33-yard field goal.
James People scores highlight touchdown for OSU | Ohio State 24, UCLA 0
1:19 left in second quarter: James Peoples hurdled Cole Martin around the 10-yard line, landed in bounds and continued on his way for an incredible 19-yard touchdown, his first of 2025.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith pedaling away
With OSU's defense on the field, wide receiver Jeremiah is on the exercise bike. He has been spending a lot of time on the bicycle this evening, which isn't entirely a surprise, given he was listed as questionable before the game.
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Julian Sayin connects with Bryson Rodgers | Ohio State 17, UCLA 0
4:41 left in second quarter:Julian Sayin had almost seven seconds to scan the field behind strong protection from the offensive line. In that time, he found Bryson Rodgers for an 11-yard touchdown.
Julian Sayin is back in for the Buckeyes
The Ohio State quarterback jogged up and down the sideline and then signaled thumbs up. When Ohio State's offense returned to the field, Sayin was behind center.
Ohio State-UCLA first quarter stats:
| STAT |
UCLA |
OHIO STATE |
|---|---|---|
| Points |
0 |
10 |
| Total Yds |
31 |
131 |
| Pass Yds |
5 |
91 |
| Rush Yds |
26 |
40 |
| Penalties |
2-10 |
0-0 |
| 1st Downs |
1 |
9 |
| 3rd Downs |
0-2 |
1-2 |
| 4th Downs |
0-0 |
0-0 |
| Total Plays |
9 |
18 |
| Avg Yds/Play |
3.4 |
7.3 |
| Avg Yds/Completion |
1.7 |
9.1 |
| Avg Yds/Rush |
5.2 |
5 |
| Sack-Adj Rush Yd(Avg) |
26 (5.2) |
40 (5) |
| Red Zone |
0-0 |
1-1 |
| Time of Poss |
05:25 |
09:35 |
| Turnovers (Def Pts Off) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| Fumbles-Lost |
0-0 |
0-0 |
| Sacks (Def Yds) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
| TFL (Def Yds) |
1 (1) |
1 (2) |
OSU's Jayden Fielding kicks another 40+ yarder | Ohio State 10, UCLA 3
0:04 left in first quarter:Jayden Fielding is good from 41 yards for Ohio State. He made the kick in the rain, which has started to fall in earnest at Ohio Stadium.
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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin comes up gingerly
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin headed into the medical tent after grabbing his ankle and then limping off the field. He was moving under his own power.
Ohio State defense getting an edge early
OSU's defense has held UCLA to two punts, and Ohio State fans have earned a couple of more Buckeye leaves. (See explanation below.) They now have 11.
OSU's Bo Jackson gives Buckeyes lead | Ohio State 7, UCLA 0
8:47 left in first quarter:Ohio State running back Bo Jackson scored his third rushing touchdown of the year with a 1-yard straight-ahead run. He had 29 other yards on the scoring drive.
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is playing and...
Not only is OSU wide receiver Jeremiah Smith healthy enough to be on the field after the team listed him as questionable, but he just hauled in a catch with one hand along the left sideline, a beautiful reception for 18 yards.
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Ohio State fans earn Buckeye leaf
OSU has started a new tradition this season, awarding fans a Buckeye leaf when a Buckeyes' opponent is forced to take a timeout or is penalized for delay of game. Ohio State fans have nine such Buckeye leaves this season after UCLA was just flagged.
Ohio State's Austin Siereveld carries out the American flag
Ohio State is holding some Veterans Day ceremonies tonight, including running out with members of the United States military. OSU offensive lineman Austin Siereveld was carrying the American flag.
Who is tonight's Victory Bell ringer?
OSU men's basketball great Jerry Lucas is tonight's honoree, but Ohio State men's basketball coach Jake Diebler rang the bell on his behalf. Lucas' recognition at the football game is part of a busy few days for the 85-year-old, whose statue was unveiled at Value City Arena last night.
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Who are the officials for tonight's Ohio State-UCLA game?
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Referee: Ron Snodgrass
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Umpire: Keith Vaverchak
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Head Linesman: Ric Hinkamper
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Line Judge: Jeff Szink
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Back Judge: Justin Staehr
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Field Judge: Kyle DeBuse
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Side Judge: Harold Mitchell
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Center Judge: Gregory Nelson
Which NFL scouts have reserved spots to watch the Ohio State-UCLA game?
UCLA team leaders
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Passing yards:Nico Iamaleava, 1,659*
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Rushing yards:Nico Iamaleava, 474*
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Receiving yards:Kwazi Gilmer, 395
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Tackles:JonJon Vaughns, 88
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Interceptions:Scooter Jackson 2
*Iamaleava is sidelined for tonight's game with a concussion. No other quarterback has attempted a pass for UCLA this season. Iamaleava is also the team's leading rusher. The second-leading rusher, Jaivian Thomas, has 277 yards.
Starless night at Ohio Stadium? Nico Iamaleava, Carnell Tate out, and what about Jeremiah Smith?
The official injury report is out, and there are notable names on both sides. UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava is out. His backup, redshirt sophomore Luke Donald, has not thrown a pass in a college game.
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For Ohio State running back CJ Donaldson is questionable. So is star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Receiver Carnell Tate will miss a second straight game, as will offensive lineman Phillip Daniels .
Final Score: Michigan survives at Northwestern
The Wolverines needed a 31-yard field goal as time expired to come back and beat the Wildcats 24-22. Michigan overcame five turnovers in its game at Wrigley Field.
Ohio State team leaders
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Passing yards:Julian Sayin, 2,491
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Rushing yards:Bo Jackson, 613
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Receiving yards:Jeremiah Smith, 862
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Tackles: Arvell Reese , 55
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Interceptions: Caleb Downs , Jermaine Matthews, 2
When does the Skull Session start, and other important pregame scheduling notes
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5 a.m.: Parking lots open, tailgating starts
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5:10 p.m.: TBDBITL performs at the Skull Session | Stream here
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5:30 p.m. Stadium gates open
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7:30 p.m.: Kickoff
Ohio State vs UCLA time today
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Date:Saturday, Nov. 15
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Time:7:30 p.m.
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Location:Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)
What channel is Ohio State vs UCLA on today?
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Streaming:NBC | Streaming on Peacock
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Radio:97.1 FM/1460 AM
The broadcast team features Noah Eagle calling the action, Todd Blackledge providing commentary and Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sidelines.
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The radio announcers are Paul Keels (play-by-play), Jim Lachey (color analyst) and Dom Tiberi (sideline reporter).
Ohio State vs UCLA history
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1961: Ohio State wins 13-3
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1962: UCLA wins 9-7
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1975: Ohio State wins 41-20
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1975 (Rose Bowl): UCLA wins 23-10
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1976: Tie 10-10
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1979: Ohio State wins 17-13
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1980: UCLA wins 17-0
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1999: Ohio State wins 42-20
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2001: UCLA wins 13-6
Ohio State vs UCLA predictions
Here is what our experts at The Columbus Dispatch think about today's game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and UCLA Bruins . Note predictions were made before it was reported that Nico Iamaleava was concussed.
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Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 42, UCLA 10. The Bruins have crashed back to reality following a midseason revival led by interim coach Tim Skipper, who guided them to three consecutive wins in October, including an upset of Penn State . Don't expect the Buckeyes to put up 56 points as Indiana did when it hosted UCLA three weeks ago. They continue to use a slow pace on offense and seem less interested in amassing style points. But the gap between the teams is every bit as wide.
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Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 42, UCLA 7. It's been a roller coaster season for the Bruins, who began by going 0-4, then shocked Penn State and won twice more before falling back toward earth. The descent continues in the Horseshoe, where the Buckeyes put together their best combo run-pass game of the season to send the Left Coasters home unhappy.
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Brianna Mac Kay, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 45, UCLA 10. While the Bruins made waves when they defeated Penn State 42-37 earlier this season, the win has become lost significance in hindsight following Penn State's collapse. With UCLA's opponents averaging just over 30 points per game this season, the Buckeyes should find ways to get the offense rolling for a high-scoring game.
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Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 38, UCLA 7. The Bruins have allowed the second-most points per game (30.7), the fourth-most total yards per game (344.6) and the second-most rushing yards per game (191.1) among Big Ten teams. In place of an injured Dylan Raiola , Cornhuskers backup quarterback TJ Lateef threw the ball only 15 times and topped 200 passing yards with three passing touchdowns, while running back Emmett Johnson topped 200 scrimmage yards. I'm expecting a full offensive showcase from Ohio State, which featured its most efficient run-game performance against Purdue last week.
Ohio State vs UCLA betting odds
Spread: Ohio State by 34.5
Over/under: 47.5
Moneyline:Ohio State -10000 / UCLA +2000
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Nov. 15.
Ohio State vs UCLA injury updates
Ohio State beat Purdue without wide receiver Carnell Tate and offensive linemen Josh Padilla and Phillip Daniels. The Buckeyes' official availability report is released closer to game time, and we should know more about the status of those players when that happens.
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UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will reportedly miss this game with a concussion.
Ohio State vs UCLA weather update
According to weather.gov , it's going to be a balmy 65 degrees tonight. There's also a 40% chance of rain around game time.
Ohio State football schedule 2025
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Aug. 30: Ohio State 14, Texas 7 | Record 1-0
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Sept. 6: Ohio State 70, Grambling 0 | Record 2-0
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Sept. 13: Ohio State 37, Ohio 9 | Record 3-0
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Sept. 27: Ohio State 24, Washington 6 | Record 4-0
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Oct. 4: Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3 | Record 5-0
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Oct. 11: Ohio State 34, Illinois 16 | Record 6-0
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Oct. 18: Ohio State 34, Wisconsin 0 | Record 7-0
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Nov. 1: Ohio State 38, Penn State 14 | Record 8-0
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Nov. 8: Ohio State 34, Purdue 10 | Record 9-0
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Nov. 15: Ohio State vs. UCLA; Ohio Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
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Nov. 22: Ohio State vs. Rutgers; Ohio Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
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Nov. 30: Ohio State at Michigan; Michigan Stadium; Ann Arbor, Michigan (noon on FOX)
UCLA football schedule 2025
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Aug. 30: Utah 43, UCLA 10 | Record 0-1
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Sept. 6: UNLV 30, UCLA 23 | Record 0-2
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Sept. 12: New Mexico 35, UCLA 10 | Record 0-3
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Sept. 27: Northwestern 17, UCLA 14 | Record 0-4
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Oct. 4: UCLA 42, Penn State 37 | Record 1-4
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Oct. 11: UCLA 38, Michigan State 13 | Record 2-4
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Oct. 18: UCLA 20, Maryland 17 | Record 3-4
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Oct. 25: Indiana 56, UCLA 6 | Record 3-5
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Nov. 8: Nebraska 28, UCLA 21 | Record 3-6
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Nov. 15: Ohio State vs. UCLA; Ohio Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
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Nov. 22: UCLA vs. Washington ; Rose Bowl; Pasadena, California
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Nov. 29: USC vs. UCLA; L.A. Memorial Coliseum; Los Angeles, California
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