The Bruins have their work cut out for them Saturday. UCLA football (0-4, 0-1 Pac-12) will return to the Rose Bowl to host No. 10 Washington (4-1, 3-0) in its first home conference matchup of the season. The Huskies have won four-straight contests after losing their season opener to then-No. 9 Auburn and currently own […]
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Spirits remain strong for UCLA football despite season’s disappointing start
The Bruins still have their heads up. UCLA football (0-4) remains the only winless team in the Pac-12, but the players and coaches are encouraged by the progress they are seeing in practice and on game days. Coach Chip Kelly highlighted quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson as one of the bright spots in the Bruins’ past few […]
Football charged down by Colorado Buffaloes 38-16 to continue losing streak
This post was updated Sept. 28 at 11:15 p.m. BOULDER, Colo. — The Bruins played their best game of the season, but it was not enough to earn them a victory. UCLA football (0-4) ran out of steam in the second half against Colorado (4-0) on Friday night at Folsom Field, losing to the Buffaloes […]
Football lags behind by 1 point at halftime after promising first-quarter play
BOULDER, Colo. — The Bruins are showing signs of life. Despite trailing 14-13 at the half, UCLA football (0-3) is playing a well-rounded game against unbeaten Colorado (3-0) at Folsom Field. Freshman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson opened Friday’s game with a pair of quick completions, but a sack on third down forced the Bruins to punt. […]
Between Two Bruins: DB Sports editor Ryan Smith discusses if UCLA football will ever win again
Football fans, it’s time for conference play. We asked for your questions on our game against Colorado through our social media. Our Sports editor, Ryan Smith, answered all of your questions before flying out to Boulder, Colorado, for the game. Tim Costner: When does the winning start? UCLA will start winning football games when coach […]
Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Colorado
Ryan SmithSports EditorPrediction: Colorado 27, UCLA 17 Before the season, I would have looked at this game and penciled it in as a win. Oh, how times have changed. UCLA has not looked good in any of its three games this season, and suffered disappointing home losses to Cincinnati and Fresno State because of it. […]
UCLA football heads up to Colorado in search of elusive first win
Pac-12 football is back. UCLA (0-3) will begin its conference schedule with a visit to Colorado (3-0) on Friday night. The Bruins do not have a win this season, but Pac-12 play will offer them a chance at competing for a conference title. And despite UCLA being the only winless team in the conference, freshman […]