Author Archives: Ryan Smith

UCLA football looks to fix execution issues for beginning of conference play schedule

The Bruins have a clean slate and a chance at redemption – but it is not going to get any easier. After failing to get a win during nonconference play, UCLA football (0-3) will get to start fresh with the beginning of its Pac-12 schedule Friday. The Bruins are also coming off of their bye […]

UCLA quarterback Devon Modster announces plans to transfer schools

UCLA quarterback Devon Modster announced via Twitter on Friday afternoon that he intends to transfer schools. The redshirt sophomore began the year behind graduate transfer Wilton Speight and true freshman Dorian Thompson-Robinson on the depth chart and had not seen game action as quarterback this season. Modster appeared in five games for the Bruins in […]

UCLA football focuses on younger players, sacrifices consistency

The Bruins are in the midst of their bye week, but questions about the current state of the program and its direction are still flowing in. UCLA football (0-3) is off to its worst start in nearly 50 years, and it is apparent that coach Chip Kelly has already implemented a youth movement. Kelly said […]

Smith Says: Although football’s had a rough start to the season, trust the process

Everybody relax. It’s going to be OK. Sure, UCLA football is 0-3 for the first time in 47 years and Pac-12 play is right around the corner, but this team has promise. When UCLA gave coach Chip Kelly a $23.3 million contract in November, the former Oregon Ducks and NFL head coach was tasked with […]

Football takes third consecutive loss, finishing 38-14 against Bulldogs

This post was updated Sept. 16 at 12:51 a.m. The Bruins will head into their bye week without a win. UCLA football (0-3) failed to secure its first win of the season Saturday night at the Rose Bowl, falling to Fresno State (2-1) by a score of 38-14. This marks the first time since 1971 […]

Between Two Bruins: Daily Bruin Sports editor discusses weaknesses, future of UCLA football

Football fans, welcome to this week’s Daily Bruin Sports fan Q&A. We asked for your questions on our game against Fresno State through our social media. Our Sports editor Ryan Smith answered all of your questions, from the offensive lineup to Wilton Speight. The graduate transfer quarterback suffered a back injury in week one and […]