The UCLA Bruins are winners of three straight as they survived a gritty Maryland team, 20-17, after a game-winning field goal. UCLA kicker Mateen Bhaghani iced the game with a 23-yarder to push his Bruins on top.

Does UCLA's win over Maryland say something about the Bruins' ability to win in different ways, or do the Terrapins just consistently blow leads?

Mateen Bhaghani kicked a 23-yard field goal with two seconds to play, and UCLA beat Maryland 20-17 to extend its improbable season turnaround with its third consecutive victory.

UCLA kicker Mateen Bhaghani iced the game with a 23-yarder to push his Bruins on top. The game-winning drive started at their own 27-yard line with 35 seconds remaining, and a 35-yard Anthony Frias II run put the Bruins in field goal position.

The Bruins' resurgence has been often credited to two main heroes, Jerry Neuheisel and Nico Iamaleava, but have they earned trust in their defense?

Cornerback Jamare Glasker intercepted UCLA (3-4, 3-1 Big Ten) quarterback Nico Iamaleava in the third quarter and returned it eight yards for a score. Maryland picked off the sophomore twice and boasts 14 interceptions this season after snagging only nine last year. The Terps’ plus-11 turnover differential ranks atop FBS schools.

Sep 27, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; UCLA Bruins interim head coach Tim Skipper talks to a official during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images

What’s at stake, injuries, who’s better, key matchups to watch, TV info and a final score prediction for Saturday’s Big Ten game at the Rose Bowl.

For a third-straight week, Maryland football needed a last-minute touchdown drive Saturday to avoid a loss; this time to UCLA. In the previous two tries, its offense couldn’t get it done. Malik Washington wasn’t going to let that happen again.

Maryland suffers a heartbreaking 20-17 loss to UCLA, surrendering three late scoring drives led by Nico Iamaleava.

Coach Michael Locksley said his team are “not victims” in his press conference. The Terps’ defense collapsed after the offense’s late game-tying drive.