Social media went through a full spectrum of emotions as the UCLA Bruins eventually defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 28-10 in their Week 2 win at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
UCLA's offense struggled mightily in the first half of the game, but the Bruins defense held it down adamantly, as they tormented the Aztecs passing attack. The defensive effort gave UCLA's offense enough time to right the ship as they had 21-points in the fourth quarter. Here was some of what was said on social media during the game.
Juvenile start
SDSU vs UCLA game legit looks like high school football.
— PadresFamily (@FamilyPadres) September 12, 2026
Big mistake by QB1
Very bad interception by Nico! Just can’t do that on 3rd and goal! 🤦♂️ #UCLA
— EE (@EEstaris) September 13, 2026
Keep it simple
Dear UCLA Football, when you're in the endzone, just give it to Wayne Knight...
— J⚡️ (@jjbit_node) September 13, 2026
Surprising defense
UCLA vs SDSU has been a defensive
battle all first half, pleasantly surprised
— S (@miyaxxvi) September 13, 2026
Already tired of Chesney?
UCLA gonna get tired of this bob Chesney fella real quick.
— Aj McElroy~ (@mackle_roy) September 13, 2026
Undercover for the Aztecs?
is nico iamaleava sure hes on the ucla bruins? he keeps throwing to sdsu aztecs
— 🐻🌹 (@plutobruin) September 13, 2026
The saying became reality
Bob Chesney likes to say that the halftime score doesn’t matter and it’s 0-0 which is literally the case in the UCLA San Diego State game.
— Sidelines - JMU (@SSN_JMU) September 13, 2026
Just win
A scoreless tie at the half
— 4's up forever (@JesseGarciasae1) September 13, 2026
Defense is sharp
Offense is still in Berkely
At this point just find a way to win.@UCLAFootball #ucla #bruins
Halftime diagnosis
Half time team stats don’t lie, UCLA is holding itself back.
— BigTenBruin (@BIG10Bruin) September 13, 2026
Offensive line needs shore up the pocket, there no reason Nico should be leading the team in rushing.
SDSU has 91 yards of offense the D is doing their end.
Wayne Knight scores first
TD UCLA. pic.twitter.com/GHSfGtyDzK
— Tony Hughes (@TC_Hughes) September 13, 2026
Wake up!
That's what I'm taking about! Defense 3 and out. Back to basics. Wake up call has started. UCLA 7-0
— Deadpool loves sports (@EricRyanNichol1) September 13, 2026
Scary defensive line
One thing I’ve noticed the last two weeks watching UCLA is that their D line is absolutely nuts
— steven🧊 (@imstevenn_) September 13, 2026
Horrific on third down
#UCLA is 3 of 10 on third down...
— Connor David Dullinger (@CDullyDB) September 13, 2026
Surpassing last season
UCLA Football 2025: 8 Rushing TDs
— Mari (@ohhhthatsMari) September 13, 2026
UCLA Football 2026 (and counting): 8 Rushing TDs
hmm #GoBruins
Knight strikes twice
WAYNE KNIGHT AGAIN!!!! TOUCHDOWN UCLA 🙌🏽💙💛
— ⭐️LORRAINE ⭐ (@roxygirl7985) September 13, 2026
Fourth quarter Bruins
UCLA Defense when the 4th quarter starts pic.twitter.com/jKBhZ1AUC8
— Mari (@ohhhthatsMari) September 13, 2026
Interception to touchdown
St. John Bosco product Jalen Woods with his first career interception. UCLA converts the turnover into points. Jaivian Thomas with a touchdown run. The Bruins are in control of San Diego State. https://t.co/YJow3s3OI5
— James H. Williams (@JHWill) September 13, 2026
Don't panic
The one thing I LOVE about UCLA head coach Bob Chesney: he never panics. He doesn’t get reckless or start chasing the game. He trusts his players, trusts his defense, sticks to the plan and lets the game come to him. That’s damn good coaching.
— The cfb lliason (@realfbllliason) September 13, 2026
Wayne "Hat Trick" Knight
Wayne Knight Touchdown!!! #UCLA #8Clap pic.twitter.com/3I7SdWBMMI
— Friend of the Program (@TheFOTP) September 13, 2026
This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: Social media reacts to UCLA defeating San Diego State in Week 2
