One day after what he called a “disappointing” performance by his group that he said nearly lost UCLA the game against Virginia, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm brought his players in for a meeting. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior left tackle Malcolm Bunche (right) has stepped into a leadership role in his first year at UCLA. The transfer from Miami recently organized a players-only meeting to discuss the importance of focus with the younger offensive linemen on the team. Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff

It wasn’t always pretty – in fact, it rarely was – but ultimately UCLA claimed its first win of the season over Virginia on Saturday, aided by a standout defensive performance that gave the Bruin offense an 18-point lead to work with. Read more...

Photo: On Saturday, UCLA’s best offense was produced by its defense – which scored three touchdowns. Junior cornerback Ishmael Adams (right) was one of the three Bruin defenders who scored as he returned an interception for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Courtesy of Emily Gorham/The Cavalier Daily)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Standing outside the locker room following his team’s 28-20 win at Virginia, coach Jim Mora watched his players walk in, the expressions on their faces a telling one. Read more...

Photo: The sight of redshirt junior quarterback Brett Hundley throwing with a Virginia defender in his face was a common one during Saturday’s game. UCLA was unable to produce a passing touchdown in the game, partly because of a Cavaliers pass rush that frequently laid waste to the Bruins’ injury-riddled offensive line. (Courtesy of Marshall Bronfin / The Cavalier Daily)