Tuesday, February 10

Arizona’s record-rushing quarterbacks to pose challenge for UCLA

For a meeting between a pair of 3-2 teams, Saturday’s UCLA-Arizona matchup will likely draw an outsized amount of national attention. That’s what happens when the quarterback for one team – Arizona sophomore Khalil Tate – is coming off a Football Bowl Subdivision-record rushing performance and heading into a matchup with a unit – UCLA’s defense – that has struggled all year with running quarterbacks. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt junior tight end Austin Roberts has taken on a bigger role in UCLA’s offense this season in the wake of a season-ending injury suffered by redshirt sophomore Caleb Wilson. (Amy Dixon/Assistant photo editor)


Bruin football looks to meet expectations, fill gap in defensive line

Defensive line coach Angus McClure hailed his position group as one of the deepest for UCLA during fall camp. The Bruins have started eight different defensive linemen so far this season, varying their looks based on injuries, suspensions and scheme. Read more...

Photo: Chigozie Nnoruka has registered 13 tackles so far in 2017. The redshirt sophomore defensive lineman has been filling in for injured sophomore Boss Tagaloa. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Targeting Timeline: What UCLA players and coaches think of calls so far

UCLA football has seen more than its fair share of targeting calls this season. Here’s a full timeline of every targeting play and what people had to say about it after the fact. Read more...

Photo: This helmet-to-helmet contact initiated by redshirt freshman Osa Odighizuwa ended up costing the defensive lineman quite a bit of playing time. Odighizuwa had to sit out the remainder of the Memphis game, as well as the first half of the next week’s matchup against Stanford. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)


Five stats for UCLA football’s first five games this season

UCLA football is coming off a 27-23 win over Colorado, but the Bruins will have to wait until next Saturday to play their next game. Here are five stats that tell the story of their season as the Bruins take their bye week. Read more...

Photo: So far this season, UCLA football has sacked a quarterback the same amount of times that a Bruin quarterback has been sacked. The potential return of freshman defensive end Jaelan Phillips could help those numbers tilt back in UCLA’s direction. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


Mossi Johnson transitions well into defense, garners Mora’s approval

Jim Mora raved about one of his defensive backs following Saturday’s win over Colorado. “I’m a big-time Mossi Johnson fan – I just love the kid to death,” the coach said. Read more...

Photo: Mossi Johnson has spent time on both sides of the ball in his Bruin career. Most recently, the senior has settled in at safety, and has made six tackles in his last three games. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)


Bye week chance for UCLA football to polish up, recover from injuries

As Jim Mora sees it, the bye week couldn’t have come at a better time for UCLA football. “It’s the start of school, so (the players) can take this week and they can really focus in on school and get off to a good start,” the coach said. Read more...

Photo: Against Colorado, Redshirt junior Austin Roberts filled in at tight end for redshirt sophomore Caleb Wilson, who suffered an injury during Saturday’s game that will require season-ending surgery. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Football offense shows shift, but limited results in win over Colorado

Josh Rosen couldn’t care less about his stats. UCLA’s junior quarterback has thrown for a nation-leading 2,105 yards and 17 touch downs, including a 372-yard, one-touchdown game against Colorado on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: UCLA junior quarterback Josh Rosen is in the midst of the best season of his collegiate career. He leads the country in passing yards and touchdowns despite the Bruins’ 3-2 record. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)



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