"Jerry Neuheisel, the UCLA tight ends coach who was elevated to playcaller only four days before his winless team faced a top-10 opponent, dialed up an offensive plan that produced points on each of the Bruins' first five drives. The fun let up only momentarily on the way to UCLA's stunning 42-37 victory over No. 7 Penn State on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl, fans providing their giddy verdict with a chant they unleashed from the opening drive through the fourth quarter."
"After Bruins punter Will Karoll intentionally stepped out of the back of the end zone for a safety to pull Penn State within five points, the Nittany Lions could not cross midfield before the game ended. After the final play, Neuheisel was hoisted into the air by his grateful players, winless no more. The question remains of whether this was a turning point or a temporary reprieve in a lost season, but at least for the moment everyone associated with the team could deeply exhale."
Jerry Neuheisel was elevated from tight ends coach to playcaller four days before the game and implemented an offense that scored on each of UCLA's first five drives. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava ran for three touchdowns and threw for two, helping UCLA build a 20-point halftime lead. Fans chanted "Jerry" from the opening drive through the fourth quarter. The game tightened late when Iamaleava was stopped on fourth down, but Scooter Jackson tackled Penn State's Drew Allar for a three-yard loss with 37 seconds left. Will Karoll conceded a safety, yet Penn State could not cross midfield before time expired. Players hoisted Neuheisel after the win.
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