Wednesday, May 13


Josh Rosen reflects on misses despite contributions to victory over BYU

PROVO, Utah — Josh Rosen threw 26-of-40 for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Yet, the sophomore quarterback minced little words to criticize his own performance. “Taking a step back like this is frustrating,” Rosen said. Read more...

Photo: Quarterback Josh Rosen threw two touchdowns in a 17-14 against BYU, but was still frustrated with his performance. The sophomore believed UCLA should have been able to score at least 21 more points. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant photo editor)


UCLA football’s effective defense against BYU to be tested by Stanford

PROVO, Utah — It was a defensive performance unlike anything we’ve seen from a UCLA team in recent memory. The Bruins held their opponent – the BYU Cougars – to 23 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Read more...

Photo: Back from a groin injury, Takkarist McKinley helped the Bruins hold the BYU Cougars to 23 rushing yards on 25 attempts. UCLA will test its new run-defense next week against the Stanford Cardinal. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant photo editor)


UCLA football tops BYU 17-14 with strong defense

PROVO, Utah — UCLA improved to 2-1 on the season after its 17-14 win over BYU (1-2) in Provo on Saturday night. Here are the top-five Bruin storylines immediately after the final buzzer. Read more...

Photo: Jayon Brown (bottom) was integral in UCLA’s run defense against BYU on Saturday night. The senior linebacker recorded nine tackles, one sack and two pass breakups. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)



UCLA football leads BYU 10-0 at halftime

PROVO, Utah — It’s probably not a coincidence that the return of redshirt junior defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes, senior defensive end Takkarist McKinley and senior defensive end Deon Hollins has revived the UCLA defense. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s defensive line held BYU scoreless in the first half. The return of senior defensive end Takkarist McKinley and junior defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes wrecked havov on the Cougar’s defense. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)


Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. BYU

UCLA football (1-1) heads to Provo, Utah to face off against BYU (1-1) on Saturday night. Last year, the Bruins used a late fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Cougars 24-23 in the Rose Bowl. Read more...

Photo: Eddie Vanderdoes didn’t play in the second half against UNLV because a a knee strain. The Bruins hope to have the redshirt junior defensive lineman back on the field against the BYU Cougars today.(Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)