Ethan Garbers shines as UCLA defeats Fresno State in season finale

In Pasadena, California, during the season finale on an unspecified date, UCLA managed to turn the game around after trailing at halftime against Fresno State. The game saw Ethan Garbers, playing his final match for UCLA, excel by completing 26 of 40 passes to achieve a total of 289 passing yards. The Bruins faced a 10-6 deficit at the half, but T.J. Harden scored a critical touchdown in the third quarter, bringing UCLA ahead. The game highlighted a series of strategic plays, including a significant 35-yard catch by tight end Moliki Matavao, which set up Harden's go-ahead TD. In the latter part of the game, Garbers put the end score beyond reach with a touchdown pass, solidifying the Bruins' victory at 20-13. Fresno State rallied late with a field goal that narrowed the score but could not recover as their onside kick attempt failed, leaving them still tied to their previous four-game winning streak in the series. The loss was significant as it marked UCLA's first victory over the Bulldogs in the series since 2000. This season finale not only ended with a celebratory tone for the Bruins, who finished with a 5-7 record after a challenging start, but it also signified a moment of progress in Coach DeShaun Foster's inaugural season. Meanwhile, Fresno State, ending the season with a 6-6 record, was left awaiting its bowl fate.