NORMAN, Okla.— The offense is getting there. After a dismal showing against Cincinnati, UCLA’s offense ran more speed option and read option plays in true freshman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s first career start. Read more...
Photo: Freshman quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was unable to escape the pressure from Oklahoma’s defense very often in the first half. He was sacked five times and the Sooners had eight tackles for loss. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Ryan Smith Sports editor Prediction: Oklahoma 55, UCLA 10 As much as I would love to be optimistic about Saturday’s game, there is no scenario in which I can see UCLA beating Oklahoma – not to mention on the road. Read more...
Photo: Freshman running back Kazmeir Allen scored a 74-yard touchdown in his collegiate debut against Cincinnati last Saturday. Allen will be playing his first career road game this weekend in Oklahoma. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
Things are not getting any easier for the Bruins on Saturday. UCLA football (0-1) will travel to Norman, Okla., to take on No. 6 Oklahoma (1-0) after it dropped its first game of the season to Cincinnati last weekend at the Rose Bowl. Read more...
Photo: Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson replaced graduate transfer quarterback Wilton Speight following an injury in the season opener. The true freshman has been taking reps with the first and second teams in practice this week and is likely the favorite to start at Oklahoma on Saturday. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
The Bruins entered Sunday night’s match not having allowed a goal this season. That scoreless streak came to a close when San Francisco (2-0-1) scored what would be the difference in a 1-0 win over No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman goalkeeper Justin Garces made his UCLA men’s soccer debut Sunday night. The Bruins dropped their first game of the season and Garces allowed their first goal of the season. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
Two five-set matches were an early test for the Bruins. “We’re gritty, we’re scrappy,” said coach Michael Sealy. “But by no means are we really dialed in, fine-tuned in what we’re doing offensively yet.” No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore opposite Mac May led the Bruins in kills in both matches this weekend. Against Baylor, May posted a career high of 21 kills along with nine digs. Sunday against San Diego, the sophomore recorded 14 kills. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins left the Sunshine State empty handed. No. 2 UCLA women’s soccer (2-1-1) drew with No. 22 Florida (2-3-1) 0-0 on Friday night in Gainesville, Florida, before traveling to Tallahassee, Florida, where they fell 4-1 to No. Read more...
Photo: The Bruins had not conceded 4 goals in a game since a 2016 4-3 loss to the Florida Gators and allowed their first goals from open play this season. (Daily Bruin file photo)
This post was updated Sept. 1 at 9:07 p.m. With Chip Kelly behind the wheel, UCLA football was expected to speed through the ranks of college football. Read more...
Photo: UCLA football dropped its season opener at home to the visiting Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday night. The Bruins’ offense put up 306 yards, but could not put a sustained drive together, spoiling Chip Kelly’s UCLA coaching debut. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)
