Maryland Terrapins vs. UCLA Bruins: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

UCLA Bruins defeated Maryland Terrapins 20–17 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Maryland Terrapins 17, UCLA Bruins 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Maryland Terrapins	0	3	0	6	17
UCLA Bruins	0	6	6	12	20

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) — 253.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.04 EPA/play -1.61 EPA
• Malik Washington (Maryland) — 248.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.17 EPA/play -8.27 EPA

Rushing

• Jalen Berger (UCLA) — 55.0 yds -0.29 EPA
• DeJuan Williams (Maryland) — 47.0 yds -0.28 EPA
• Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) — 26.0 yds -0.60 EPA

Receiving

• Shaleak Knotts (Maryland) — 3 rec · 69.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Titus Mokiao-Atimalala (UCLA) — 7 rec · 102.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• Kwazi Gilmer (UCLA) — 4 rec · 86.0 yds +0.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nico Iamaleava	UCLA	39	56.4%	253	1	-0.04	-1.61
Malik Washington	Maryland	50	44.0%	248	1	-0.17	-8.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Maryland	UCLA
Plays	76	74
EPA / play	-0.153	-0.161
Total EPA	-11.60	-11.92
Success rate	34.2%	39.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.165	-0.184
Rush EPA / play	-0.128	-0.134
Yards	375	445

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCLA	3	5	-2.95	Punt
Q1	Maryland	3	3	-2.22	Punt
Q1	UCLA	9	34	-0.51	Punt
Q1	Maryland	17	88	+3.66	Field goal
Q2	UCLA	4	71	+5.59	Rush TD
Q2	Maryland	3	7	-1.96	Punt
Q2	UCLA	4	2	-2.47	Punt
Q2	Maryland	3	2	-2.90	Punt
Q2	UCLA	3	-5	-1.97	Punt
Q2	Maryland	5	34	-2.65	Fumble
Q2	UCLA	6	43	-1.61	Interception
Q2	Maryland	10	51	-0.36	Ended
Q3	Maryland	3	4	-2.79	Punt
Q3	UCLA	6	23	-0.92	Punt
Q3	Maryland	4	25	-1.04	Punt
Q3	UCLA	3	5	-2.30	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Fumble (-6.61 EPA)
2. Q3 · UCLA Bruins · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.74 EPA)
3. Q2 · UCLA Bruins · Anthony Frias II rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+4.35 EPA)
4. Q2 · Maryland Terrapins · Fumble (-4.09 EPA)
5. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava pass to Kwazi Gilmer for 31 yards (4th & 10) (+4.05 EPA)
6. Q4 · UCLA Bruins · Nico Iamaleava pass to Mikey Matthews for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.03 EPA)
7. Q3 · Maryland Terrapins · Malik Washington pass to DeJuan Williams for 41 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.8 EPA)
8. Q1 · Maryland Terrapins · Malik Washington pass to Shaleak Knotts for 32 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCLA Bruins controlled the final (20–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) — 253.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Maryland at -0.153 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Maryland Terrapins vs UCLA Bruins?

Maryland Terrapins 17, UCLA Bruins 20 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Maryland Terrapins vs UCLA Bruins?

UCLA Bruins won with a final score of 17–20.

Where can I find the Maryland Terrapins vs UCLA Bruins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752879.

Who led Maryland Terrapins vs UCLA Bruins in passing?

Nico Iamaleava (UCLA) led passers with 253.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Maryland Terrapins at UCLA Bruins in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.