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 […]
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Football Monday: UCLA v. Colorado
Every UCLA football Saturday has so much more to it than a win or a loss. That’s why each postgame Monday, the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for their performance. This week, we take a closer look at UCLA’s 40-37 win over […]
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 […]
UCLA defeats Colorado 40-37
BOULDER, Colo. — UCLA had some trouble against Colorado after jumping out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter, but outlasted the Buffaloes through two overtime periods to win 40-37. A 92-yard touchdown run on UCLA’s first official play of the game pointed to an easy win for the Bruins, but it was anything but. […]
UCLA leads Colorado 24-14 at halftime
BOULDER, Colo. — UCLA wasted no time in the first half of its game against Colorado, in which it leads 24-14 at halftime. After a penalty, UCLA’s first official play on offense – a handoff to the left to redshirt sophomore running back Paul Perkins – went 92 yards for a touchdown. The Bruins didn’t let up […]
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. […]