Friday, December 19

Football

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October 9, 4:42 am

UCLA defense seeks to stop high-power Oregon offense

It’s somewhat of a schematic oddity football-wise. Often on offense, No. 12 Oregon spreads its receivers out along the line of scrimmage, with redshirt junior Marcus Mariota lining up in shotgun and a running back or two alongside him. Read more...

Photo: Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said each player on the No. 18 UCLA defense wanted to make the game-winning tackle against Utah. That desire caused his players to abandon their defensive assignments, which ultimately led to their loss to the Utes. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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October 8, 2:13 am

UCLA defense looks to regain reputation against elite Oregon QB

Come Saturday afternoon, every eye in the Rose Bowl will – as usual – be focused on a dynamic, mobile quarterback. It just won’t be the one most attendees are used to. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outside linebacker Myles Jack said that he and the rest of UCLA’s defensive unit will welcome the challenge that Oregon’s offense will provide on Saturday. Jack also said the team sees its test against Oregon as an opportunity to redeem its poor showing against Utah. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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October 7, 4:19 am

Long line of issues lead to UCLA’s exorbitant sacks-allowed total

The way redshirt junior quarterback Brett Hundley held his ground in the pocket as a swarm of Utah pass rushers engulfed him was almost poetic – a captain going down with his sinking ship. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior linebacker Eric Kendricks’ team-high seven tackles weren’t enough to prevent UCLA’s 30-28 loss to Utah on Saturday. The Bruins’ defense struggled to stop the run all night, allowing 242 rushing yards and 4.4 yards per carry. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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October 7, 12:00 am

Bo Knows: UCLA football’s underwhelming early-season performances prove ominous

For the first month of UCLA’s season, the storyline was the same: Just wait until the Bruins face a real opponent, then we’ll get a real sense of how good they are. Read more...

Photo: After losing to unranked Utah at home on Saturday, Jim Mora’s UCLA football team will likely have to run the table in order to qualify for the College Football Playoff in January. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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October 6, 2:34 am

Football Monday: UCLA v. Utah

Every UCLA football Saturday has so much more to it than a win or a loss. That’s why each postgame Monday, the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for their performance. Read more...

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October 5, 2:56 am

Utah backup quarterback catches UCLA off guard, leads Utes to victory

PASADENA — Backup quarterbacks generally aren’t popular guys. Their entrances onto the football field typically indicate either controversy or injury at the game’s most important position. Read more...

Photo: Utah backup quarterback Kendal Thompson, an Oklahoma transfer, invigorated a previously dormant Utes offense that had yet to pick up a first down prior to his insertion into the game late in the first quarter. The UCLA defense struggled to adjust to the nimble Thompson, who finished the game with 83 rushing yards. (Photo by Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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