Tuesday, March 24

Third-down failures play major role in football’s loss to USC

The most memorable of UCLA’s third-down foibles Saturday night came early in the second quarter, when USC running back Ronald Jones II burst through the line on a third-and-one and scampered 60 yards to the end zone to tie the game at 14. Read more...

Photo: Running back Ronald Jones II converted on a third-and-one for the Trojans, scampering 60 yards to the end zone to tie the game at 14 apiece. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA football suffers 36-14 defeat to rival school USC

This post was updated Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Mike Fafaul laid on the cool grass looking at the quiet and empty stands. The only person in sight was offensive lineman Conor McDermott, lying inches away from him. Read more...

Photo: USC dominated on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. The Trojans had over 40 minutes of possession en route to winning their second consecutive rivalry game 36-14 over the Bruins. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA trails No. 13 USC 23-14 at halftime

Back and forth it went, with neither team seizing momentum for very long. No. 13 USC led UCLA 23-14 going into halftime in a game marked by big plays on both ends of the ball. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore Jordan Lasley leads the Bruins with two touchdown receptions. The wide receiver also threw a completion for 30 yards to extend one of UCLA’s drives. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA football looks to salvage subpar season heading into USC game

This time last year, everything was on the line for the UCLA and USC football teams. On top of bragging rights in the crosstown rivalry, the winner would clinch the Pac-12 South and move onto the championship game against Stanford. Read more...

Photo: UCLA and USC clash once again this Saturday for their annual rivalry game. Last year, the Bruins dropped their season finale 40-21 at the Coliseum. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. USC

The crosstown showdown is here. UCLA football (4-6, 2-5 Pac-12) takes on rival No. 13 USC (7-3, 6-2 Pac-12) on Saturday night in their last home game at the Rose Bowl. Read more...

Photo: This year, the Bruins are trying to upset the Trojans at the Rose Bowl and reclaim the Victory Bell. But the Daily Bruin sports beat writers predict another tough loss for UCLA against a surging and consistent USC team. (Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA’s Kennedy Polamalu builds rivalry-laden career from both sides

He didn’t want to talk about them, but his face made it clear: Offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu has plenty of rivalry stories. Saturday’s rendition of the USC-UCLA rivalry will mark the 16th of Polamalu’s career. Read more...

Photo: Offensive coordinator Kennedy Polamalu has coached at both USC and UCLA, amassing a 9-2 record in the rivalry as a coach. (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin staff)


Football scouting report: USC

This weekend, UCLA (4-6, 2-5 Pac-12) will have its annual matchup with crosstown rival USC (7-3, 6-2). Here’s a breakdown of what you should expect from the No. Read more...

Photo: Senior Takkarist McKinley leads the nation with two tackles for loss a game and is second nationally with 1.11 sacks a game. The defensive lineman will be key in containing USC quarterback Sam Darnold this weekend. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)



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