Tuesday, March 24

Report Card: UCLA vs. Washington State

Quarterbacks: B Josh who? No, Mike Fafaul wasn’t quite that good, but the redshirt senior did as well as anyone could have expected in his first career start, throwing three touchdowns in the second half and keeping the Bruins in the game even as the rushing attack continued to falter. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore running back Soso Jamabo recorded the longest run of the game for the Bruins versus Washington State – a 12 yard gain early in the fourth quarter. UCLA’s rushing attack struggled once again, averaging less than two yards per carry. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


UCLA football’s run game, offensive line continue to struggle

Run game aside, quarterback aside, losses aside – this week was all about finishing. Four games have come down to the final possession for UCLA (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12), including last week’s 27-21 loss to Washington State, but the Bruins haven’t been able to capitalize, losing all four games en route to their worst start under coach Jim Mora. Read more...

Photo: (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor


Football bolstered by Randall Goforth’s defensive flexibility

A look down the Bruins’ football roster reveals a clear lack of distinct positions when it comes to the personnel listed on UCLA’s secondary. That may not necessarily represent just an ambiguity, but rather the potential versatility defensive backs coach Demetrice Martin sees in his corps. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Randall Goforth began the season starting at safety, but moved to corner before the Arizona State game. He also lined up as a return man on kickoffs and punts. (Michael Zshornack/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA football focuses on defense to alleviate flagging running game

It’s not just an offensive problem anymore. After UCLA’s (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) third loss in four weeks, coach Jim Mora said he’s re-examining all parts of the game plan. Read more...

Photo: UCLA is ranked 28th nationally in yards allowed per game, but senior linebacker Jayon Brown said that the defense has to limit opposing offenses even more to help the Bruins’ struggling run game. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Football still looking for offensive solutions after loss to Cougars

Coach Jim Mora sounded like a broken record after UCLA’s 27-21 loss to Washington State. There was more talk about the atrocious run game, the stalwart defense, the call to fix the offense and coming up just short in the Bruins’ fourth loss of the season. Read more...

Photo: Junior linebacker Kenny Young and the rest of the UCLA defense held Washington State to 356 total yards Saturday. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)


Backup Mike Fafaul faces same offensive struggles as Josh Rosen

Different quarterback, same story. UCLA (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) lost for the third time in four games, this time to Washington State (4-2, 3-0) with sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen sidelined with upper and lower body injuries. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Mike Fafaul had to fill in full-time for sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen Saturday. Fafaul threw for 258 yards. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)




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