UCLA beats Purdue 52-38 in a Big Ten opener as Wayne Knight posts two rushing touchdowns and totals about 170–177 yards. UCLA’s offense dominates on the ground, gaining 369 rushing yards and 645 total yards while scoring 52 points.
Multiple outlets describe the same overall result and Knight’s big performance, with minor differences in his exact rushing total. The Los Angeles Times emphasizes UCLA’s heavy rushing production and overall yardage, while the New York Post characterizes the game as a scare that UCLA ultimately survives despite Purdue staying competitive late. Both accounts note that UCLA remains unbeaten early in coach Bob Chesney’s tenure, improving to 3-0.
