At this time last year, UCLA Bruins quarterback Ty Dieffenbach was grinding in the Big Sky Conference with the Cal Poly Mustangs. A year later, Dieffenbach is the Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week after his big-time performance against Minnesota.
UCLA found themselves in a tie ballgame on the road in the fourth quarter against Minnesota but back-to-back 75-yard touchdown passes by Dieffenbach to wide receiver Aidan Mizell. The two scores ended up being enough for UCLA to stay unbeaten and pick up the 34-20 victory.
For the game Dieffenbach finished with 303 passing yards on just 8-16 passing with three passing touchdowns, an interception and a lost fumble. Even though it wasn’t a perfect game, Dieffenbach provided a boost for the UCLA
offense when they needed it most.
Ty Diefference Maker.
— UCLA Football (@UCLAFootball) November 9, 2026
After a career-high 303 passing yards and three touchdowns, Ty earns @B1Gfootball Offensive Player of the Week honors 🏆 pic.twitter.com/7GZpUKMQsb
Along with the two 75-yard bombs to Mizell, Dieffenbach hit wide receiver Semaj Morgan for a 54-yard gain and tight end Noah Fox-Flores for a 27-yard touchdown. Dieffenbach made the most of his eight completions, also hitting running back Wayne Knight for a 28-yard reception and wide receiver Brian Rowe Jr. for a 28-yard pickup.
UCLA began the year with a dynamic rushing attack, in part thanks to quarterback Nico Iamaleava. The Bruin rushing attack has been more middle-of-the-pack in recent weeks but the Bruins have been able to keep winning, in large part thanks to timely throws for Dieffenbach.
Since taking over Iamaleava, Dieffenbach has had ups and downs but his competent play this season has been a big reason why UCLA is 9-0 on the season, and in Week 10 Dieffenbach was rewarded with his efforts with the Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week.
This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: UCLA QB wins the Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week
