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. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior Mike Fafaul set multiple school records against Utah, but also had five turnovers to halt UCLA’s upset bid. With a Thursday night game looming, the quarterback is aiming for consistency and execution to help the Bruins end a three-game losing streak. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore running back Bolu Olorunfunmi has been the main player in UCLA’s running game. The Bruins are close to last in the nation in several ground game categories. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior quarterback Mike Fafaul attempted a school-record 70 passes for 464 yards and five touchdowns while also rushing for 23 yards on six carries in Saturday’s loss to Utah. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
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”. Read more...
Photo: Defensive end Takk McKinley has been a standout for the Bruins on the defensive end of the ball. The senior leads the team in sacks and had a game-high three Saturday against Utah. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
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. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s defense had been one of its strongest assets. All season long, the Bruins had never given up more than 27 points in conference play. On Saturday, the defense let up a season-high 52 points. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
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. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins mounted a fourth-quarter comeback, but fell just short against the No. 19 Utes. Redshirt senior quarterback Mike Fafaul finished with five touchdowns, but also threw four interceptions in UCLA’s third straight loss. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
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. Read more...
Photo: Mike Fafaul helped the Bruins bounce back from a 14-0 hole with three straight touchdowns, but the redshirt senior quarterback threw two interceptions and fumbled once to keep the Utes in the game.(Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
