The Bruins have been itching for this week for months. That much was evident from listening to them speak after Sunday’s practice. Pac-12 conference play is back for the Bruins, and there’s no easing into it. Read more...

Photo: Last November, then-redshirt freshman running back Paul Perkins and the Bruins lost on their home field to the Arizona State Sun Devils, who went on to win the Pac-12 South. On Thursday, a reprise of the ASU-UCLA game will take place in Tempe, Ariz. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Unlike most shows, “The Drive” is unique to review in that the viewer knows pretty much what to expect. Besides the first episode, which focused solely on the team’s fall camp in San Bernardino, all episodes are centered around the previous week’s game, with an accompanying feature piece. Read more...

Photo: Episode 4 of “The Drive” documents UCLA football’s trip to Arlington, Texas last weekend, when the Bruins faced the Texas Longhorns. In addition to covering the Texas game, the episode also includes a feature piece on one of UCLA’s resident Texan players – redshirt junior center Jake Brendel. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Following an edge-of-your-seat first three weeks to the football season, the Bruins at long last have a chance to catch their breath. No. 12 UCLA is on the first of its two bye weeks this season, with its next game coming Sept. Read more...

Photo: After three closely-contested contests in as many weeks, No. 12 UCLA has a bye this week, allowing for much-needed rest and recuperation. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)