New Mexico Lobos Defeat UCLA Bruins 35-10
Friday, September 12, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Rose Bowl
New Mexico Lobos 35, UCLA Bruins 10, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won New Mexico Lobos vs UCLA Bruins?
New Mexico Lobos beat UCLA Bruins 35-10 at Rose Bowl on September 12, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at the Rose Bowl, the New Mexico Lobos triumphed over the UCLA Bruins with a final score of 35-10. This game marked a continuation of UCLA's struggles, as they fell to 0-4 at home this season, while New Mexico improved to 3-1 in away games. The Bruins have now lost their last two games, extending their overall record to 4-6 in their last ten outings, with an average of 19.5 points scored and 25.3 points allowed per game. Their last five games have seen them average just 17.0 points while allowing 27.2 points, highlighting their ongoing difficulties on both sides of the ball.
Conversely, New Mexico has been in better form, winning six of their last ten games and currently riding a one-game winning streak. They have averaged 34.1 points scored and 33.3 points allowed during that stretch. Their recent victory against Idaho State, where they won 32-22, showcased their offensive capabilities, and they have scored an impressive average of 27.6 points in their last five games, while allowing 29.0 points.
The venue, Rose Bowl, has not been kind to the Bruins this season, as they have struggled to secure victories on their home turf. In contrast, New Mexico's performance on the road has been notably stronger, contributing to their overall success this season. The Lobos' ability to perform away from home has been a significant factor in their current standing.
In terms of previous meetings, the block did not provide specific historical context, but the current performance trends suggest a growing gap between the two programs. The injury picture was not detailed in the block, leaving uncertainty about any potential impacts on player availability for either team.
The betting market reflected a challenging outlook for UCLA, with a home win probability of 0.0, indicating that they were not favored to win this matchup according to the latest odds. This aligns with their recent performances and overall record.
Conditions during the game were not specified in the block, but the focus for viewers would have been on how New Mexico's offense executed against a struggling UCLA defense, and whether the Bruins could find any rhythm offensively to counter the Lobos' scoring.
Overall, the game underscored the contrasting trajectories of the two teams, with New Mexico continuing to build momentum while UCLA seeks answers to reverse their fortunes.
Leaders
- Passing yardsNico Iamaleava22/34, 217 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INTUCLA Bruins
- Rushing yardsAnthony Woods10 CAR, 64 YDSUCLA Bruins
- Receiving yardsMikey Matthews3 REC, 67 YDSUCLA Bruins
- Passing yardsJack Layne12/16, 152 YDS, 2 TDNew Mexico Lobos
- Rushing yardsDamon Bankston15 CAR, 154 YDS, 1 TDNew Mexico Lobos
- Receiving yardsDamon Bankston3 REC, 49 YDS, 1 TDNew Mexico Lobos
Recent form
UCLA Bruins
Last 10: 4-6Streak L219.5 scored · 25.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L23-30at UNLV RebelsSep 7
- L10-43vs Utah UtesAug 31
- W20-13vs Fresno State BulldogsNov 30
- L13-19vs USC TrojansNov 24
- L19-31at Washington HuskiesNov 16
- W20-17vs Iowa HawkeyesNov 9
- W27-20at Nebraska CornhuskersNov 2
- W35-32at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsOct 19
- L17-21vs Minnesota Golden GophersOct 13
- L11-27at Penn State Nittany LionsOct 5
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 6-4Streak W134.1 scored · 33.3 allowed per game3-3 away
- W32-22vs Idaho State BengalsSep 6
- L17-34at Michigan WolverinesAug 30
- L30-38at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsDec 1
- W38-35vs Washington State CougarsNov 17
- W21-16at San Diego State AztecsNov 9
- L45-49vs Wyoming CowboysNov 2
- L6-17at Colorado State RamsOct 26
- W50-45at Utah State AggiesOct 19
- W52-37vs Air Force FalconsOct 12
- W50-40at New Mexico State AggiesSep 29
Standings
| Team | Overall | In conference |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Air Force | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nevada | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| New Mexico | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wyoming | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Hawai'i | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| San José State | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| UNLV | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| USC | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Box score
| Stat | New Mexico Lobos | UCLA Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 15 |
| Third downs | 4-10 | 3-11 |
| Fourth downs | 2-4 | 0-1 |
| Total yards | 450 | 326 |
| Net passing yards | 152 | 217 |
| Completions | 12/17 | 22/34 |
| Yards per pass | 8.9 | 6.4 |
| Rushing yards | 298 | 109 |
| Rushing attempts | 46 | 22 |
| Yards per rush | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Penalties | 4-29 | 13-116 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 36:38 | 23:22 |
Win probability
Above the line favours UCLA Bruins, below favours New Mexico Lobos.
Venue
- Rose BowlPasadena, CA
- Attendance31163
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