The UCLA Bruins are 9-0 for the first time since 1998.

It was a seemingly uncharacteristic game for UCLA for a variety of reasons, yet the Bruins just seem to be able to find a way to win, which they did against Minnesota, 34-20, protecting their perfect record.

First for the Bruins

There were a lot of firsts for this offense against Minnesota . For starters, this was the first time we had seen a quarterback throw for over 300 yards in a game this season, as Ty Dieffenbach passed for 303 yards with just eight completions.

Nov 7, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Bob Chesney walks the sideline against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

However, that wouldn't have been possible without Aiden Mizell, as he was the first UCLA receiver to eclipse 100-plus yards in a game this season.…