The Bruins are back in the thick of things in the Pac-12 South Division but will have to play their next game on short rest. UCLA football (2-5, 2-2 Pac-12) is set to face No. 23 Utah (5-2, 3-2), the current leader in the Pac-12 South, on Friday at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins are […]
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Football sees developments in defense but loses players to injury
The Bruins are finishing games on the defensive end. After a seven-point loss to then-No. 10 Washington and a 30-point victory over California, coach Chip Kelly said he is starting to see the defense make progress within his system. “I think we’re tackling better,” Kelly said. “It’s something that we always try to emphasize – […]
Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Cal
Ryan Smith Sports editor Prediction: Cal 23, UCLA 14 The Bruins’ losing streak has to come to end at some point, but it won’t be on Saturday. Although UCLA matches up well with Cal and I expect the game to be competitive, the Bears possess the the Bruins’ kryptonite – mobile quarterbacks. Brandon McIlwain leads […]
UCLA football hopes to tame Berkeley blues, grab first win of season
The Bruins have one more opportunity to pick up a win before the halfway point of the season, but coach Chip Kelly is not feeling any added pressure. “We’re trying to win every single day and every single week, so that’s what our approach is,” Kelly said. “We don’t say, ‘There’s a bigger emphasis this […]
Throwback Thursday: At 0-5, UCLA football is at its worst season start since 1943
Throwback Thursdays are our chance to reflect on past events on or near campus and relate them to the present day. Each week, we showcase and analyze an old article from the Daily Bruin archives in an effort to chronicle the campus’ history. UCLA football is 0-5 for the first time since 1943. Let that […]
Football’s brittle defense buckles under pressure throughout first five games
The Bruins are trying to figure out their pass rush problem. UCLA football (0-5, 0-2 Pac-12) is tied for seventh in the conference in total sacks this season, and despite the Bruins recording a pair of sacks against Washington on Saturday, they still allowed Washington quarterback Jake Browning to run for 49 yards. “It’s something […]
Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Washington
Ryan Smith Sports editor Prediction: Washington 45, UCLA 17 These weekly predictions are getting real repetitive, aren’t they? Washington is the best Pac-12 team UCLA will face this season so I am not expecting a close game on Saturday, and I am looking forward to hearing coach Chip Kelly and the players say that they […]