A former Michigan State running back came back to East Lansing and ruined the Spartans homecoming game as he got the UCLA's offense going in the first half.
After Michigan State took an early 7-3 lead in the game, Jalen Berger stepped up in a big way to get the UCLA offense going.
Touchdown UCLA!!! Jalen Berger with the run to the endzone against his former team.
— Go Joe Bruin (@GoJoeBruinUCLA) October 11, 2025
On a second down and nine yards to go, Berger took a direct snap 16 yards for a touchdown to give the Bruins' a 10-7 lead.
Former Michigan State player Jalen Berger with his second touchdown of the game!!!
— Go Joe Bruin (@GoJoeBruinUCLA) October 11, 2025
Then on first and goal, Nico Iamaleava found Berger in the endzone for a touchdown reception to put UCLA up 17-7 early in the second quarter.
Heading into halftime, Berger's stats don't jump out at you, but he had four carries for 34 yards and a rushing touchdown and a touchdown reception. He greatly helped UCLA go into the locker room with a 24-7 lead.