The Bruins let a fast start get away from them. UCLA football (0-1) trails San Diego State (1-0) 10-7 at halftime in its home opener, despite striking first just two minutes and 57 seconds into the game. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior running back Joshua Kelley – who made his season debut after sitting out against Cincinnati last week – put the Bruins on the board first with a five-yard touchdown. UCLA, however, trails San Diego State 10-7 at the break. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)

Sam Connon Sports editor Prediction: UCLA 34, San Diego State 23 There is a great LaVar Ball quote that accurately describes the Bruins’ history with the Aztecs. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior running back Joshua Kelley did not play in UCLA football’s season-opener against Cincinnati. Kelley was listed as the starter in this week’s depth chart, but his return has not been confirmed. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)

There’s a lot of history between these teams. UCLA football (0-1) will face San Diego State (1-0) on Saturday at the Rose Bowl in its 2019 home opener. Read more...

Photo: Freshman offensive lineman Sean Rhyan started in his first game for UCLA football Saturday against Cincinnati. The Bruins will have a chance to collect their first win of the season when they face San Diego State this weekend. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)

This post was updated Sept. 5 at 11:05 a.m. The Bruins’ season-opener left much to be desired, but the defensive line is hoping to build on its first performance. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore defensive lineman Atonio Mafi recorded nine tackles in the season-opener versus Cincinnati – a career high. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)