Though Brett Hundley passed over the NFL and returned to school for another year, the thought of playing on Sundays affected his Saturdays. It showed in his game, as the redshirt junior quarterback tried to be the player that pro scouts wanted him to be, rather than the one that No. 18 UCLA needed him […]
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UCLA football keeps Pac-12 hopes alive with pivotal win against Arizona
PASADENA — It was ugly. It was a struggle. And it was exactly what the Bruins needed. No. 22 UCLA overcame another penalty-ridden affair and rode its best defensive performance of the season, stifling a flat No. 12 Arizona squad 17-7, to keep itself right in the thick of things in a tight Pac-12 South. […]
Despite shaky play, men’s basketball pulls off exhibition win
Norman Powell came up with the steal and charged up the court. As the senior guard drove the lane, he slipped and lost control of the ball as it dribbled out of bounds. It was that kind of night for UCLA. It was a worse night for Azusa Pacific. Despite a sluggish offensive effort, the […]
After high school career in Hundley’s shadow, Perkins shines at UCLA
On UCLA’s opening play in its 40-37 win over Colorado this year, redshirt sophomore running back Paul Perkins took the hand-off from his own eight-yard line and sprinted down the left sideline and away from everyone, landing in the end zone 92-yards later. It’s a sight that is quickly becoming regular to the rest of […]
Football scouting report: Arizona
Offense: QB Anu Solomon (No. 12, RS Freshman) UCLA has faced a deluge of dangerous quarterbacks the past three weeks. Oregon’s Marcus Mariota, Cal’s Jared Goff and Colorado’s Sefo Liufau all rank among the conference’s elite. The Bruins won’t get a breather this week. Arizona quarterback Anu Solomon’s play this season has catapulted him right into […]
Men’s basketball freshman Kevon Looney displays flexibility on court
The UCLA men’s basketball team held its first open practice Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion since the flood in late July severely damaged the arena, leading to a number of renovations, including a brand new court. A new weight room, training room and nutrition room were installed, along with, for now at least, a gleaming, unblemished […]
UCLA named No. 22 in College Football Playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff selection committee announced its inaugural top-25 rankings Tuesday, with UCLA coming in at No. 22. UCLA was one of five Pac-12 teams – including No. 5 Oregon, No. 12 Arizona, No. 14 Arizona State and No. 17 Utah – named to the list. The 13-person committee is tasked with selecting the […]