Despite shaky season, UCLA still optimistic for Pac-12 championship

In the wake of UCLA’s uninspiring 40-37 victory over struggling Colorado Saturday, one which Bruin fans would likely want to forget, coach Jim Mora spent the next day reminding them, and everyone else, of one thing: It could be worse. “As much gloom and doom as there is out there, I would challenge anybody to […]

Despite aerial struggles, Brett Hundley galvanizes UCLA victory

BOULDER, Colo. – Nate Iese couldn’t have been more wide open. The redshirt sophomore fullback found himself all alone as he ran towards the end zone. He turned his head as redshirt junior quarterback Brett Hundley’s pass approached him, leaping and stretching his 6-foot-3 frame as high as he could. The ball sailed right over […]

Bruins clinch close win against Buffaloes in double overtime

BOULDER, Colo. — UCLA might like to take its first and last offensive plays in Saturday’s 40-37 overtime win at Colorado, then forget about everything in between. The Bruins’ first play was perfect. Redshirt sophomore running back Paul Perkins took a handoff to the left, followed his blockers outside, then sprinted 92 yards down the […]

Football scouting report: Colorado

Offense: Junior WR Nelson Spruce (No. 22) One glance at a stat sheet is enough to see the impact Spruce has made for Colorado this year. Leading the nation in receptions and receiving touchdowns, Spruce has given defenses trouble all season. “(He’s a) great route runner. Great feel for coverage,” said defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. […]