COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Josh Rosen wandered aimlessly back towards the UCLA sideline, head hung, until he stopped at the 25-yard line of Texas A&M’s Kyle Field. Taking off his helmet, Rosen crouched down and slammed the golden lid to the grass. He lingered in this position for a few seconds, looking around at an Aggie […]
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Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Texas A&M
The No. 16-ranked UCLA football team kicks off its 2016 season with a road game against Texas A&M on Saturday. The game marks the first time that the Bruins have played a team from the Southeastern Conference since Jim Mora took over as coach in 2012. The current point spread for this game – according […]
A closer look at the Texas A&M defense
Scouting Report: Texas A&M Defense
Offensive coordinator builds up team with focus on strategic positions
Kennedy Polamalu, one offseason into being UCLA football’s offensive coordinator, has already impressed head coach Jim Mora. “I love the schemes that we’re utilizing offensively,” Mora said Monday. “I think that Kennedy is doing an amazing job just being organized, being detailed, being demanding.” The list of influences for Polamalu’s offensive approach runs long. Polamalu, […]
Five-star football recruit Mique Juarez misses fourth consecutive practice
Where is Mique Juarez? The biggest question – and the most compelling storyline – surrounding UCLA football right now has very little to do with football. Juarez didn’t show up for the Bruins’ opening practice in San Bernardino Monday morning, marking his fourth straight missed session and only intensifying speculation that the highly touted freshman […]
First fully padded practice helps develop UCLA offensive line
Physicality escalated Friday at UCLA football’s fall camp as the Bruins wore full pads for the first time this week. After two days of players wearing shoulder pads, UCLA graduated to a fully padded session on the fifth day of camp, a development that was particularly beneficial for the Bruins’ offensive line. Line coach Adrian […]
UCLA football talks defensive strengths for 2016 season at fall camp
With great hair comes great confidence. So it only makes sense that Takkarist McKinley cited his shoulder-length dreadlocks as one of the reasons he said he can be the nation’s best pass rusher this season. Does Takk McKinley think he can be the best pass rusher in the country? "Without a doubt" pic.twitter.com/25g7cOEHED — Matt […]