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Roles reverse as offense stands out, defense struggles versus Utah

The offense held its own this time – for the most part. UCLA (3-5, 1-4 Pac-12) matched a season-high 45 points behind redshirt senior quarterback Mike Fafaul’s school record of 40 completions and 70 pass attempts. But the running game faltered and the defense couldn’t stifle the No. 22 Utah Utes (7-1, 4-1) who totaled […]

Cameron Griffin’s rise from inner city to college football

Cameron Griffin wasn’t quite sure what to do. The former linebacker had just bulldozed into the end zone for the first touchdown of his career against BYU – off a six-yard Josh Rosen pass – and all he wanted to do was tackle someone. “I didn’t know what to do; I’d rather go hit somebody,” […]

Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Utah

UCLA football (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) returns home from a two-game road trip to face No. 19 Utah (6-1, 3-1) on Saturday. Last year, the Bruins defeated the Utes in Salt Lake City in the second-to-last game of the regular season. The current point spread for this game – according to SportsBetting.ag and BETONLINE.ag – is […]

Q&A: Daily Utah Chronicle shares predictions for UCLA vs. Utah home game

To get some inside information on the Utah football team before the homecoming game, Daily Bruin Sports reached out to The Daily Utah Chronicle – Utah’s school newspaper – and asked a few questions about the Utes before their upcoming game against UCLA this Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Daily Bruin Sports: After retiring about […]

UCLA football’s run game, offensive line continue to struggle

Run game aside, quarterback aside, losses aside – this week was all about finishing. Four games have come down to the final possession for UCLA (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12), including last week’s 27-21 loss to Washington State, but the Bruins haven’t been able to capitalize, losing all four games en route to their worst start under […]

UCLA football focuses on defense to alleviate flagging running game

It’s not just an offensive problem anymore. After UCLA’s (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) third loss in four weeks, coach Jim Mora said he’s re-examining all parts of the game plan. The core of the Bruins’ struggle is the run game, which had just 43 yards on 25 carries against Washington State last weekend. [Related: Football still […]