Saturday, March 21

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UCLA football trails unranked Fresno State by 13 at halftime

The Bruins are halfway to their first loss of the year. No. 13 UCLA football (2-0) trails Fresno State (2-1) 23-10 at halftime after giving up 276 yards to the Bulldogs in two quarters of play. Read more...

Photo: No. 13 UCLA football only has 81 yards of total offense compared to Fresno State’s 276. The Bruins find themselves trailing by 13 points – their first halftime deficit of the season. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo Editor)

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UCLA football hopes to extend nonconference win streak with Fresno State victory

The last time the Bulldogs made the trip to Pasadena, Dorian Thompson-Robinson was making his first career start at the Rose Bowl for the Bruins. The quarterback said after Monday’s practice that he remembers the team didn’t play well that day, as the then-freshman racked up only 151 passing yards and had two interceptions on 10-of-24 throwing while losing 38-14 on Sept. Read more...

Photo: Senior quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and No. 13 UCLA football will take on Fresno State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. The Bruins have lost three straight games to the Bulldogs entering the contest. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Fresno State

Jon Christon Sports editor Prediction: UCLA 38, Fresno State 35 Pac-12 After Dark is a wild place. And with a 7:45 p.m. start time Saturday, things are bound to get crazy in Pasadena, especially against an opponent like Fresno State. Read more...

Photo: No. 13 UCLA football has lost three straight games to Fresno State – including a 38-14 loss at the Rose Bowl in 2018 – but the Bruins enter Saturday’s matchup as a double-digit favorite over the Bulldogs. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Sam Settles It: Transfer students are indispensable to UCLA’s athletic success

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. But it sure seems like it is in Westwood. Across the country, it is estimated that more than one-third of undergraduate students will transfer schools before earning their degrees. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball graduate student guard Natalie Chou (left), UCLA football junior running back Zach Charbonnet (middle) and UCLA men’s basketball junior guard Johnny Juzang (right) are just a few examples of the many transfer student-athletes who have helped bring the Bruins athletic success since they transferred to UCLA. (Left to right: Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff, Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor, David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)



Football sees strong improvement in defense, in time for Fresno State matchup

While the Bruins’ offense has garnered national attention, the team has also seen improving numbers from the other side of the ball. No. 13 UCLA football (2-0) opened its campaign by allowing 37 total points through two contests, including holding Hawai’i (1-2) to 10 points in its first game of the season – tied for the second-lowest total in coach Chip Kelly’s tenure. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football senior linebacker Mitchell Agude has forced four fumbles in two games this season, making him the all-time leader in school history. (Antonio Martinez/Daily Bruin)


Football prepares for Fresno State, climbs rankings after bye week

Following a bye week, the Bruins have begun preparation for their next opponent. No. 13 UCLA football (2-0) started the season with wins over Hawai’i (1-2) and LSU (1-1) to sit atop the Pac-12 South along with No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior wide receiver Kazmeir Allen is tied for the team lead with four receptions for No. 13 UCLA football and is second on the team with 92 receiving yards. A Tulare, California native, Allen will play against many of his former high school teammates when the Bruins take on Fresno State on Saturday. (Anika Chakrabarti/Assistant Photo editor)



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