Rising redshirt junior running back Paul Perkins was named to the preseason watch list for the Doak Walker Award, given annually to the top running back in college football, on Thursday. Perkins, who led the Pac-12 in rushing last year with 1,575 yards and was named Offensive MVP of the Alamo Bowl, is one of […]
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Bruin seniors named to Biletnikoff, Wuerffel Watch Lists
This post was updated July 15 at 3:32 p.m. Two UCLA football seniors were named to the 2015 Biletnikoff Award and Wuerffel Trophy Watch Lists on Wednesday morning, as receiver Jordan Payton joined center Jake Brendel in the preseason honors. This is the second year in a row that Payton has been on the watch […]
Myles Jack named to Rotary Lombardi, Butkus Award watch lists
Football season is more than a month away, but rising junior linebacker Myles Jack is already on a roll. Two of the most prestigious awards in collegiate football – the Butkus Award and the Rotary Lombardi Award – announced their watch lists Tuesday, and Jack’s name appeared on both. These are only the most recent […]
Two UCLA defensive backs named to Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
Two UCLA defensive backs were named to the 2015 Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List Monday: Redshirt junior Ishmael Adams and senior Fabian Moreau. A total of 42 players from 10 different conferences and Notre Dame were nominated for the award, which recognizes the country’s best defensive backs. The list is preliminary, as additional names […]
Five Bruins named to Bronko Nagurski, Outland Trophy watch lists
Five Bruin football players were named to a pair of NCAA award watch lists, as the Football Writers Association of America announced its selections Friday morning. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which goes to the top defensive player in collegiate football, included rising junior linebacker Myles Jack, rising junior defensive lineman Kenny Clark and rising senior […]
UCLA, Adidas unveil new home football uniform
UCLA football’s home uniforms received an update Thursday morning, as Adidas announced changes with a new Primeknit material and “modernized” design. While the material creates a patterned look across the chest, sleeves and back, the “True Blue” jersey colors with white-and-gold UCLA stripes and gold lettering remain unchanged. The 2015 update did not alter the […]
Senior place-kicker named to 2015 Lou Groza Award Watch List
UCLA football’s rising senior place-kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn was one of 30 NCAA football players named to the Watch List for the 2015 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker award Thursday morning. The annual award goes to the best place-kicker in college football. In the past three seasons, Fairbairn has played in all 40 Bruin football games. Last […]