No. 23 UCLA Uses Stifling Defense to Beat Colorado, 28–16

Trevor Woods (43) of the Colorado Buffaloes chases Ethan Garbers (4) of the UCLA Bruins during the first half of a game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., on Oct. 28, 2023. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

Ethan Garbers threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns as No. 23 UCLA used its defense to overcome four first-half turnovers and earn a 28–16 victory Saturday, Oct. 28, over Colorado in a Pac-12 game at Pasadena, Calif.

T.J. Harden rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown for the Bruins (6–2, 3–2 Pac-12), who improved to 4–0 at home. The Bruins’ Carson Steele rushed for 75 yards with a touchdown reception but turned the ball over twice on first-half fumbles.