Penn State lost to UCLA in a stunning upset during the 2025 college football season. UCLA was previously winless (0-4 or worse) and managed a 42-37 victory over the No. 7 ranked Penn State at the Rose Bowl. This was the biggest upset of the 2025 college football season and one of the worst losses in the James Franklin coaching era for Penn State. The Bruins dominated offensively, outgaining Penn State in total yardage, and ended Penn State's remarkable streak of 34 consecutive wins against unranked teams.
