Garbers throws 2 TD passes, UCLA defense posts 7 sacks in 28-16 victory over Colorado
— UCLA coach Chip Kelly had a simple message for his team at halftime — get in the holiday spirit.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Colorado Buffaloes
16
UCLA Bruins
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLO | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 16 |
| UCLA | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Kansas State Wildcats | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 24-57 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Utah Utes | L 24-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 7-29 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Baylor Bears | L 13-23 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:37 16-28
Jimmy Horn Jr. 18 Yd pass from Shedeur Sanders (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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Touchdown 6:34 9-28
Collin Schlee 7 Yd Run (RJ Lopez Kick)
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Touchdown 14:13 9-21
TJ Harden 3 Yd Run (RJ Lopez Kick)
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Field Goal 4:13 9-14
Alejandro Mata 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:25 6-14
Moliki Matavao 26 Yd pass from Ethan Garbers (RJ Lopez Kick)
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Touchdown 14:19 6-7
Carson Steele 3 Yd pass from Ethan Garbers (RJ Lopez Kick)
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Field Goal 7:44 6-0
Alejandro Mata 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:40 3-0
Alejandro Mata 31 Yd Field Goal
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COLO
3 plays, 11 yards, 0:55 · End of Game
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UCLA 0:55
2 plays, 3 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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COLO 2:37
9 plays, 86 yards, 3:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 16-28
Jimmy Horn Jr. 18 Yd pass from Shedeur Sanders (Alejandro Mata Kick)
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UCLA 6:34
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:34 9-28
Collin Schlee 7 Yd Run (RJ Lopez Kick)
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COLO 12:38
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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UCLA 14:13
13 plays, 80 yards, 5:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:13 9-21
TJ Harden 3 Yd Run (RJ Lopez Kick)
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COLO 4:13
9 plays, 64 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:13 9-14
Alejandro Mata 34 Yd Field Goal
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UCLA 7:56
9 plays, 37 yards, 5:00 · Punt
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COLO 12:56
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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UCLA 14:25
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:25 6-14
Moliki Matavao 26 Yd pass from Ethan Garbers (RJ Lopez Kick)
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COLO
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:24 · End of Half
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UCLA 0:24
4 plays, 53 yards, 0:49 · Fumble
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COLO 1:13
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:24 · Punt
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UCLA 1:37
10 plays, 74 yards, 4:17 · Missed FG
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COLO 5:54
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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UCLA 7:59
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:13 · Interception
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COLO 9:12
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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UCLA 12:06
2 plays, 25 yards, 0:36 · Fumble
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COLO 12:42
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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UCLA 14:19
9 plays, 60 yards, 4:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:19 6-7
Carson Steele 3 Yd pass from Ethan Garbers (RJ Lopez Kick)
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COLO 3:55
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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UCLA 5:34
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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COLO 7:44
7 plays, 15 yards, 1:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:44 6-0
Alejandro Mata 39 Yd Field Goal
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UCLA 9:28
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:12 · Interception
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COLO 10:40
13 plays, 62 yards, 4:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:40 3-0
Alejandro Mata 31 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
COLO
UCLA
20
1st Downs
25
4-15
3rd down efficiency
7-13
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
242
Total Yards
487
217
Passing
269
27/43
Comp/Att
20/28
5.0
Yards per pass
9.6
25
Rushing
218
24
Rushing Attempts
45
1.0
Yards per rush
4.8
7-60
Penalties
9-85
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
2
26:46
Possession
33:14
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