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UCLA enters Rose Bowl clash as favourite against Purdue

UCLA is reported to be 2–0 and a 14-point DraftKings favourite ahead of its Week 3 meeting with Purdue.

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Purdue is scheduled to visit UCLA at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on 19 September 2026 at 11 p.m. ET in a Week 3 college football fixture.

Fox Sports reports UCLA enters at 2–0 after wins over California and San Diego State. Purdue is 1–1, having beaten Indiana State before losing to Wake Forest.

The Bruins’ early production has come on the ground, with Fox Sports highlighting running back Wayne Knight’s 168 rushing yards and six touchdowns. The report also places UCLA fourth nationally with 10 total touchdowns through two games.

Purdue’s offence has been led by quarterback Ryan Browne, who Fox Sports reports has thrown for 646 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. The Boilermakers are also reported to rank second in the FBS with 17 red-zone targets.

DraftKings lists UCLA as a 14-point favourite, with a total of 53.5 points. The reported moneylines are −690 for UCLA and +466 for Purdue. The supplied material does not specify a broadcast channel or streaming service.

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