Thursday, August 20

In the news:

2019 UCLA Football Season Preview: More experienced defensive line may help Bruins break into backfield

In the final four weeks leading up to the kickoff of UCLA football’s 2019 season, Sports editor Sam Connon and staff writer Jack Perez will be taking a look at the Bruins’ outlook at each position. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior Osa Odighizuwa co-led UCLA football with three sacks in 2018. Odighizuwa has recorded four sacks in his career at UCLA and he enters 2019 as the Bruins’ most experienced defensive lineman (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Steadfast snapper-kicker duo look to be leaders in final year with UCLA football

Constant turnover has defined the past three seasons for the Bruins, but there is one thing that has remained the same through it all. Johnny Den Bleyker snapping the football for kicker JJ Molson. Read more...

Photo: Senior kicker JJ Molson (right) is entering his final season with UCLA football. Molson was 14-for-19 on field goal attempts last season and is 43-for-60 in his collegiate career. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA linebacker Josh Woods returns from injury as team faces losses at position

Josh Woods couldn’t hide the smile on his face. “I’m just so happy,” said the redshirt senior linebacker following Monday’s practice. “I’m so grateful to be back with my brothers and just be able to compete.” Woods, who missed the entirety of the 2018 campaign due to a knee injury sustained last August, said he could not be more excited to be back in a white practice jersey as a full participant. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior linebacker Josh Woods missed the entire 2018 season with a knee injury. Woods has recorded 60 tackles in 19 career games with UCLA football. (Joy Hong/Daily Bruin senior staff)


2019 UCLA Football Season Preview: Increased experience to breed increased production from offensive line

In the final four weeks leading up to the kickoff of UCLA football’s 2019 season, Sports editor Sam Connon and staff writer Jack Perez will be taking a look at the Bruins’ outlook at each position. Read more...

Photo: Senior center Boss Tagaloa made the switch from defensive line to offensive line last fall. Tagaloa was added to the Rimington Trophy watchlist for the nation’s best center in July. (Daanish Bhatti/Daily Bruin)


With start of season approaching, UCLA football players settle into new roles

Amid shifting roles, the team’s pieces are starting to come together. With the start of the season just three weeks away, UCLA football players have started adjusting to their new or increased roles for the upcoming season. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior Matt Lynch attempted just three passes for UCLA football in his first three seasons with the program. Lynch made the position change from quarterback to tight end in spring practices in March. (Daily Bruin file photo)


2019 UCLA Football Season Preview: Despite loss of starter, depth in tight end group to provide steady production

In the final four weeks leading up to the kickoff of UCLA football’s 2019 season, Sports editor Sam Connon and staff writer Jack Perez will be taking a look at the Bruins’ outlook at each position. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior tight end Devin Asiasi caught six passes for 130 yards and one touchdown in nine games with UCLA football in 2018. Asiasi led the Bruins in yards per reception with 21.7. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)


2019 UCLA Football Season Preview: Howard to remain Kelly’s go-to receiver, surrounded by specialized newcomers

In the final four weeks leading up to the kickoff of UCLA football’s 2019 season, Sports editor Sam Connon and staff writer Jack Perez will be taking a look at the Bruins’ outlook at each position. Read more...

Photo: Senior wide receiver Theo Howard hauled in 51 receptions without recording a drop in 2018, which was the most catches without a drop in the country. Howard has 1,359 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his three-year career with UCLA football. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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