PASADENA, Calif. — Going bankrupt on the money down sent the University of Wisconsin football team home from the Rose Bowl with a stinging loss.
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Photos: Wisconsin football meets UCLA under Rose Bowl lights
UCLA wide receiver Landon Ellis (11) is stopped by Wisconsin cornerback Jai'mier Scott (6) after a 23-yard pass play in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach prepares to pass in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach passes in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. (2) is upended by Wisconsin cornerback Jai'mier Scott (6) after a 5-yard gain in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA running back Jaivian Thomas (21) rushes for a first down in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach passes in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA Bruins quarterback Ty Dieffenbach scrambles in the pocket in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA linebacker Scott Taylor (20) reacts after sacking Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph (1) in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Wisconsin running back Darrion Dupree (6) is stopped by the UCLA defense in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph (1) is sacked by UCLA linebacker Scott Taylor (20) and linebacker Jalen Woods (9) for a loss of yardage in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA Bruins running back Wayne Knight scores a touchdown in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA wide receiver Jalen Saint Paul (86) gets to the 1-yard line before he is stopped by Wisconsin safety Matt Jung (29) and cornerback Cairo Skanes (21) in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) is stopped by Wisconsin defensive lineman Nolan Vils (92) after a 1-yard gain in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) runs the ball in the first half against the Wisconsin defense Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA running back Wayne Knight (3) gets a first down before he is stopped by Wisconsin linebacker Cooper Catalano (44) and Wisconsin cornerback Cairo Skanes (21) in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA Bruins running back Wayne Knight (3) gets a first down before he is stopped by Wisconsin cornerback Cairo Skanes (21) in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA quarterback Ty Dieffenbach (14) prepares to pass in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph (1) is tackled by UCLA linebacker Scott Taylor (20) in the first half Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA coach Bob Chesney reacts in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
UCLA coach Bob Chesney reacts in the first half against Wisconsin on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins running back Jaivian Thomas (21) gains a first down as he runs past Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Sebastian Cheeks (15) on a pass play in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Aidan Mizell (1) gets past Wisconsin Badgers safety Marvin Burks Jr. (4) for a first down in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) is stopped by UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Tyson Ford (95) after a 2 yard gain in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) carries the ball to the 4 yard line in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) gets a lift after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) scores a touchdown in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) hands off to running back Abu Sama III (3) in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) carries the ball to the 4 yard line in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) carries the ball to the 4 yard line in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Scooter Jackson (1) reacts after a missed field goal by the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) carries the ball to the 9 yard line in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Sammy Omosigho (10) forces an incomplete pass by Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) in the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
