UCLA got more out of the bye week than extra rest time. It got a chance to reset and prepare for the rest of the season. “Our team, if you’ve been around it, they come out here with a lot of energy and they’re resilient. But yes, there has been a little spike,” coach Jim […]
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UCLA’s performance during football game against Utah frightens fans
Last-minute Halloween costume idea: dress as the UCLA running game. Even amongst the most grotesque of the ghouls and goblins, the Bruins’ rushing attack would be a contender for the most unsightly costume of all. As ghastly as the ground game has been, the Bruins aren’t trying to change the aesthetic with four games left. […]
Rosen’s return date to football field uncertain, Fafaul steps up
Quarterback Josh Rosen threw a couple passes in warmup, suited up and took to the field with his teammates. He did everything, except play against Utah. The sophomore sat out for the second straight game after suffering upper and lower body injuries against Arizona State two and a half weeks ago, leaving redshirt senior Mike […]
Takk McKinley boosts football’s game with clever play, leadership
Call it a strip. Call it a fumble recovery. Or even call it a steal. Coach Jim Mora called senior defensive lineman Takk McKinley’s play against the Utes at the Rose Bowl “Super Bowl-like”. “It was kind of like the play (Denver Broncos’ linebacker) Von Miller made,” Mora said. “The kid is just a heck […]
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 […]
UCLA football falls 52-45 to Utah’s strong running game
UCLA had faith in Mike Fafaul’s arm with sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen still sidelined. The good – 464 passing yards and five touchdowns. The bad – 30 incomplete passes. The ugly – four interceptions. Regardless, the backup redshirt senior quarterback led the Bruins to 45 points against the Utah Utes Saturday. For a UCLA team […]
UCLA football trails Utah 27-21 at halftime
No Rosen, no problem. Redshirt senior Mike Fafaul started for the second consecutive game and was able to lead UCLA to three touchdowns in the first half against Utah. But the Bruin defense that has been so stout all season began showing cracks. In between some dominant play, UCLA gave up big plays that led […]