Wednesday, March 25

UCLA football’s effective defense against BYU to be tested by Stanford

PROVO, Utah — It was a defensive performance unlike anything we’ve seen from a UCLA team in recent memory. The Bruins held their opponent – the BYU Cougars – to 23 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Read more...

Photo: Back from a groin injury, Takkarist McKinley helped the Bruins hold the BYU Cougars to 23 rushing yards on 25 attempts. UCLA will test its new run-defense next week against the Stanford Cardinal. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant photo editor)


UCLA football tops BYU 17-14 with strong defense

PROVO, Utah — UCLA improved to 2-1 on the season after its 17-14 win over BYU (1-2) in Provo on Saturday night. Here are the top-five Bruin storylines immediately after the final buzzer. Read more...

Photo: Jayon Brown (bottom) was integral in UCLA’s run defense against BYU on Saturday night. The senior linebacker recorded nine tackles, one sack and two pass breakups. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA football leads BYU 10-0 at halftime

PROVO, Utah — It’s probably not a coincidence that the return of redshirt junior defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes, senior defensive end Takkarist McKinley and senior defensive end Deon Hollins has revived the UCLA defense. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s defensive line held BYU scoreless in the first half. The return of senior defensive end Takkarist McKinley and junior defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes wrecked havov on the Cougar’s defense. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. BYU

UCLA football (1-1) heads to Provo, Utah to face off against BYU (1-1) on Saturday night. Last year, the Bruins used a late fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Cougars 24-23 in the Rose Bowl. Read more...

Photo: Eddie Vanderdoes didn’t play in the second half against UNLV because a a knee strain. The Bruins hope to have the redshirt junior defensive lineman back on the field against the BYU Cougars today.(Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


UCLA to take on BYU in last weekend before Pac-12 play

With only one weekend left before conference play, the Bruins have more questions then they thought they would. UCLA football bounced back from a loss at Texas A&M by winning its home opener against UNLV, but the 42-21 scoreline did little to mask the early season problems. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior receiver Kenneth Walker III leads UCLA with seven catches for 122 yards on the year, including a 62-yard touchdown reception against Texas A&M. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Battle of the Editors: Most anticipated 2016 Bruin teams

Along with new faces, new classes and new opportunities, the start of the school year brings about the beginning of Division I athletics. This year’s Daily Bruin Sports editors will square off to state their case on which team they’re the most hyped about for this upcoming year. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s basketball finished 15-17 (6-12 Pac-12) last season but welcomed the No. 9 recruiting class in the nation while returning four starters and multiple key contributors off the bench. (Daily Bruin file photo)




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