To college football fans, the start of this season may seem like it’s taken years to get here. To UCLA’s Owamagbe Odighizuwa, it really has been that long. Read more...
Photo: With their first game of the season just days away, Bruin defenders are excited to face an offense other than their own, none more so than redshirt senior defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa who hasn’t played since 2012 due to injury. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Daily Bruin analyzes a few UCLA football tidbits through statistical graphics – one each day for the next three days – to gear up for UCLA’s season opener Saturday at Virginia. Read more...
It’s been eight months and 26 days since Brett Hundley has taken a hit. Not since UCLA’s 42-12 Sun Bowl win over Virginia Tech on Dec. Read more...
Photo: Brett Hundley is prepared to remove the yellow no-contact jersey and play full-contact football in this Saturday’s opener at Virginia. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Ask Myles Jack about it. ‘With some turnover in the linebacker group, what do you say to people to ease those concerns?’ To him, the answer is simple. Read more...
Photo: Myles Jack will be an integral part of the UCLA defense this upcoming season. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Offense X-receiver: Jordan Payton F-receiver: Devin Fuller LT: Malcolm Bunche LG: Alex Redmond C: Jake Brendel RG: NaJee Toran RT: Caleb Benenoch Y-receiver: Thomas Duarte Z-receiver: Devin Lucien QB: Brett Hundley RB: Jordon James Other players to watch F-back: Nate Iese WR: Eldridge Massington F receiver: Mossi Johnson RB: Paul Perkins RT: Conor McDermott Offensive line: B- The offensive line took a beating in San Bernardino with several starters suffering injuries. Read more...
1) UCLA’s passing game v. Virginia’s secondary There’s no positional group among either of these teams that’s as experienced as Virginia’s secondary. Six of Virginia’s current defensive backs combine for 112 career starts, second-most of any secondary nationally. Read more...
After two grueling weeks in San Bernardino – which coach Jim Mora called the most productive trip of the three UCLA has made with him at the helm – and a third back at Spaulding Field, UCLA’s fall camp officially came to a close Saturday. Read more...
Photo: When the UCLA football team entered fall training camp on Aug. 4, arguably the biggest question was who would fill the void left by the departure of their top three pass rushers. After some injuries to the offensive line during camp, however, the offensive line now seems to be the biggest concern. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)
