Saturday, Aug. 30 @ Virginia UCLA should ease its way into the new season with its opener against Virginia. The Cavaliers went 2-10 last season and 0-8 in a fairly weak ACC, outside of Florida State, Clemson and Duke. Read more...
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August 25, 1:54 am
Preview: UCLA football schedule prediction breakdown
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August 25, 1:53 am
Former Bruin football players transfer to new schools
As the college football season begins this week, two former UCLA players determine their futures. Sophomore defensive end Kylie Fitts, who announced his decision to transfer just before fall camp began three weeks ago, will join Utah and will sit out the 2014 season, returning for the 2015 season. Read more...
Photo: Former UCLA offensive tackle Torian White is transferring to Hampton University. White was UCLA’s starting left tackle for the first four games last year, before suffering a season-ending injury at Utah on October 3, 2013. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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August 25, 1:32 am
Football transfer player finds ‘new slate’ with Bruins
Toward the end of the third quarter of last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl, with Miami trailing Louisville 29-2, Hurricanes running back Dallas Crawford carried the ball up the middle and was stuffed for no gain. Read more...
Photo: Although he was projected to be a fourth round NFL Draft pick after last season, Malcolm Bunche decided to transfer from Miami to UCLA in order to exercise his final year of collegiate eligibility. “I felt like I could be better than a fourth round pick,” Bunche said. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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August 22, 5:42 pm
UCLA defense set for upcoming season but question at QB position remains
This post was updated on August 23 at 1:03 a.m. Offenses have dominated much of the talk surrounding college football this offseason. And while the read option and air raid may make for nice water-cooler banter, they have had a very real affect on opposing defenses. Read more...
Photo: Defensive end Jacob Tuioti-Mariner will be seeing game action during his first year with the Bruins, according to coach Jim Mora. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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August 21, 7:52 pm
Receiver Thomas Duarte projected to start after standout freshman season
Thomas Duarte squinted into the sun as he stepped amid a huddle of reporters after Thursday morning’s practice, multiple cameras aimed at him. “Woah, I’m in the spotlight,” Duarte said. Read more...
Photo: Wide receiver Thomas Duarte is only a sophomore, but already acts a mentor for some of the less-experienced receivers on the team after a standout freshman season as Y receiver. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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August 20, 9:22 pm
UCLA football pushes pace in practice with first game upcoming
Speed is the name of the game – at least in UCLA’s case, and most definitely, lately. The Bruin offense wants to go faster. Better yet, as fast as possible. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman offensive lineman Kenny Lacy (left) and sophomore right tackle Caleb Benenoch (right) are part of a UCLA offense that has been increasing the tempo significantly in recent practices. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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August 19, 3:51 pm
Players return from injury, captains selected in UCLA training camp
After being the talk of spring, Mossi Johnson has had a relatively quiet fall camp. The freshman was a revelation in the team’s April training session, excelling at inside reciever. Read more...
Photo: Freshman wide receiver Mossi Johnson (left) catches a pass in front of sophomore linebacker Myles Jack (right). Johnson was a standout performer in spring camp, but has been limited in fall practices – wearing a red, no-contact jersey in most of them – after sustaining a shoulder injury on the first day of fall camp. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)