Sept. 16, 2000 -- UCLA 23, Michigan 20
For the second time in three weeks, UCLA earned a decision over the No. 3-ranked team in the nation as it handed Michigan a 23-20 setback on a hot, steamy day in the Rose Bowl.
After a sluggish first half, where Michigan surged to a 13-3 lead, the Bruins dominated the second half, taking advantage of the warm weather and a home crowd of 88,044 fans. The thermometers registered 100 degrees at kickoff time, and 110 at the beginning of the second half. UCLA gained 266 yards in the final 30 minutes to 180 for Michigan, and outscored the Wolverines 20-7 after halftime.
UCLA's DeShaun Foster, held to 12 yards on eight carries in the first half, finished with 95 yards on 24 carries. Freddie Mitchell caught seven passes in the second half and 10 overall for 137 yards. A 5-yard run by Foster finished off an 80-yard, 14-play UCLA drive following the second-half kickoff. The Bruins converted three third-down plays in as many chances after going 0-for-8 in the first half.
Following an exchange of punts, Michigan moved 57 yards on five plays to extend its lead to 20-10. UCLA responded by driving 80 yards on 10 plays, with quarterback Ryan McCann throwing a 20-yard scoring pass to Brian Poli-Dixon to slice Michigan's advantage to 20-17.
McCann passed for 236 yards and two second-half touchdowns on the day, including a 2-yarder to Ed Ieremia-Stansbury, capping off a 7-play 85-yard drive, with 6:30 remaining to lift the Bruins into the lead for the first time.
However a bobbled low snap from center on the extra-point try led to a missed kick, leaving UCLA with a three-point edge, at 23-20. After the kickoff, Michigan drove down the field but missed wide left on a 24-yard field goal attempt with 3:27 left. With 1:28 remaining and Michigan at the UCLA 25, safety Jason Stephens intercepted a Wolverine pass over the middle. The Bruins then ran out the clock.
September 17, 2005 -- UCLA 41, Oklahoma 24
UCLA's defense forced six Oklahoma fumbles, held 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson to 58 yards on 23 carries and cashed in three fumble recoveries for 17 points while recording its first-ever win over the Sooners in a 41-24 victory in the Rose Bowl.
Quarterback Drew Olson threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, going 28-for-38 on the day. He tossed a scoring pass of 19 yards to wide receiver Andrew Baumgartner in the first quarter, after Michael Norris had recovered a Sooner fumbled punt. Olson added fourth quarter scoring throws of 20 yards to tight end Marcedes Lewis and 7 yards to running back Chris Markey as the Bruins pulled away late after owning a 20-17 lead heading into the final 15 minutes.
"This game was big for our program," said Olson, a three-year starter. "We knew they'd make us beat them with the pass. It's good to see that our passing game can open it up."
Running back Maurice Jones-Drew added a 9-yard scoring run to cap off a 21-point final quarter. Earlier, Justin Medlock had converted a pair of first-half field goals from 44 and 51 yards for the Bruins which resulted in a 13-10 Bruin lead at the break. Wideout Marcus Everett topped UCLA receivers with six catches for 66 yards. Jones-Drew finished with 69 rushing yards and added 26 more yards on receptions.
Linebackers Justin London and Spencer Havner formed the backbone of the Bruin defense with each recording nine tackles. In addition, Havner returned a fumble 8 yards for a touchdown and a 20-10 UCLA advantage following safety Dennis Keyes' second forced fumble of the day.
For the second time in three weeks, UCLA earned a decision over the No. 3-ranked team in the nation as it handed Michigan a 23-20 setback on a hot, steamy day in the Rose Bowl.
After a sluggish first half, where Michigan surged to a 13-3 lead, the Bruins dominated the second half, taking advantage of the warm weather and a home crowd of 88,044 fans. The thermometers registered 100 degrees at kickoff time, and 110 at the beginning of the second half. UCLA gained 266 yards in the final 30 minutes to 180 for Michigan, and outscored the Wolverines 20-7 after halftime.
UCLA's DeShaun Foster, held to 12 yards on eight carries in the first half, finished with 95 yards on 24 carries. Freddie Mitchell caught seven passes in the second half and 10 overall for 137 yards. A 5-yard run by Foster finished off an 80-yard, 14-play UCLA drive following the second-half kickoff. The Bruins converted three third-down plays in as many chances after going 0-for-8 in the first half.
Following an exchange of punts, Michigan moved 57 yards on five plays to extend its lead to 20-10. UCLA responded by driving 80 yards on 10 plays, with quarterback Ryan McCann throwing a 20-yard scoring pass to Brian Poli-Dixon to slice Michigan's advantage to 20-17.
McCann passed for 236 yards and two second-half touchdowns on the day, including a 2-yarder to Ed Ieremia-Stansbury, capping off a 7-play 85-yard drive, with 6:30 remaining to lift the Bruins into the lead for the first time.
However a bobbled low snap from center on the extra-point try led to a missed kick, leaving UCLA with a three-point edge, at 23-20. After the kickoff, Michigan drove down the field but missed wide left on a 24-yard field goal attempt with 3:27 left. With 1:28 remaining and Michigan at the UCLA 25, safety Jason Stephens intercepted a Wolverine pass over the middle. The Bruins then ran out the clock.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICH | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| UCLA | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 23 |
UCLA's defense forced six Oklahoma fumbles, held 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson to 58 yards on 23 carries and cashed in three fumble recoveries for 17 points while recording its first-ever win over the Sooners in a 41-24 victory in the Rose Bowl.
Quarterback Drew Olson threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, going 28-for-38 on the day. He tossed a scoring pass of 19 yards to wide receiver Andrew Baumgartner in the first quarter, after Michael Norris had recovered a Sooner fumbled punt. Olson added fourth quarter scoring throws of 20 yards to tight end Marcedes Lewis and 7 yards to running back Chris Markey as the Bruins pulled away late after owning a 20-17 lead heading into the final 15 minutes.
"This game was big for our program," said Olson, a three-year starter. "We knew they'd make us beat them with the pass. It's good to see that our passing game can open it up."
Running back Maurice Jones-Drew added a 9-yard scoring run to cap off a 21-point final quarter. Earlier, Justin Medlock had converted a pair of first-half field goals from 44 and 51 yards for the Bruins which resulted in a 13-10 Bruin lead at the break. Wideout Marcus Everett topped UCLA receivers with six catches for 66 yards. Jones-Drew finished with 69 rushing yards and added 26 more yards on receptions.
Linebackers Justin London and Spencer Havner formed the backbone of the Bruin defense with each recording nine tackles. In addition, Havner returned a fumble 8 yards for a touchdown and a 20-10 UCLA advantage following safety Dennis Keyes' second forced fumble of the day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OKLA | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| UCLA | 10 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 41 |