UCLA is riding a revived rush offense during a three-game winning streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCLA is riding a revived rush offense during a three-game winning streak

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LOS ANGELES — UCLA was 1-5 at the halfway point of coach DeShaun Foster’s first season, and nothing embodied the Bruins’ struggles better than their nonexistent rush offense. “You know, young T.J. probably would’ve got frustrated on how the season was going,” Foster said. “He never got frustrated, never got down on himself, and you know, when you’ve stayed positive, the football gods will eventually bless you.” Having topped 50 yards as a runner only once before his breakout game against Iowa, Harden tried to focus on other ways to help out. But we needed those to grow and then get better.” With much of the same personnel returning after averaging 197.9 yards rushing per game in 2023 under then-coach Chip Kelly, Loya remained confident the offense eventually would find success.

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UCLA looks to end DeShaun Foster’s first season on winning note against Fresno State
1 month, 1 week ago

UCLA looks to end DeShaun Foster’s first season on winning note against Fresno State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! UCLA lost its path to become bowl eligible with a 19-13 defeat to rival Southern California, so it will be playing for pride in hopes of ending head coach DeShaun Foster’s first season on a positive note. Key matchup Fresno State RB Bryson Donelson vs. UCLA’s …

UCLA uses potent defense and explosive run game to beat Iowa, extend its win streak
2 months ago

UCLA uses potent defense and explosive run game to beat Iowa, extend its win streak

LA Times  

UCLA’s quest to scratch and claw its way to a bowl berth after a slow start to the season continues. In front of a Rose Bowl crowd split 60-40 between UCLA blue and Iowa black during homecoming, the Bruins left the Hawkeyes black and blue thanks to a potent run game and strong defensive effort. This is where we are …

How a surprising corps of receivers helped UCLA’s Ethan Garbers thrive
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How a surprising corps of receivers helped UCLA’s Ethan Garbers thrive

LA Times  

Bruins running back Keegan Jones celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a reception during the third quarter against Rutgers on Saturday. “It’s fun catching the ball out of the backfield,” said running back Jalen Berger, whose biggest play last weekend during the Bruins’ 35-32 victory over Rutgers came on a nine-yard touchdown catch, on Tuesday. “You finally saw it where …

UCLA misses chance to change narrative on start of DeShaun Foster era in loss to LSU
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA misses chance to change narrative on start of DeShaun Foster era in loss to LSU

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers is sacked by LSU defensive end Sai’vion Jones during the first half of the Bruins’ 34-17 loss Saturday. Most of the progress revolved around quarterback Ethan Garbers, who fended off heavy pressure to fire two touchdown passes and give the Bruins’ offense some much-needed life. “We can’t continue to beat ourselves, we have to allow a …

Who’s running this team? UCLA’s DeShaun Foster said he makes fourth-down calls
4 months ago

Who’s running this team? UCLA’s DeShaun Foster said he makes fourth-down calls

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jacob Busic congratulates Mateen Bhaghani after he hit a game-winning field against Hawaii on Aug. 31 in Honolulu. “Every decision that we did was me,” Foster said Wednesday during his first meeting with reporters since the Bruins’ come-from-behind, 16-13 victory over Hawaii last weekend. “I just didn’t like the situation at the time,” Foster said. “Long time coming.” Flores’ …

UCLA avoids disaster, rallying past Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s coaching debut
4 months, 1 week ago

UCLA avoids disaster, rallying past Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s coaching debut

LA Times  

DeShaun Foster has long contended that nothing said about him or his team mattered once it played ball. “It didn’t really go exactly the way we wanted in the first half, but the second half, they kept fighting, kept playing and we were able to execute and get the job done.” Consider it viewer’s discretion as to whether the usual …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
10 months ago

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State

LA Times  

UCLA forward Adem Bona celebrates with Berke Buyuktuncel and Dylan Andrews after dunking against Arizona State in the first half of the Bruins’ 59-47 win Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. “Just keep playing,” UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic said of the mentality that fueled the comeback after the Bruins trailed by nine points with 9½ minutes left. “I kept telling them, you’ve …

Charisma Osborne’s big three propels No. 8 UCLA to victory over No. 13 Colorado
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Charisma Osborne’s big three propels No. 8 UCLA to victory over No. 13 Colorado

LA Times  

For five years, Charisma Osborne has delivered for UCLA. “But we said, ‘Hey, we have to be willing to win it with our defense and win ugly,’ and that’s exactly what we found a way to do.” UCLA and Colorado, the second- and third-highest scoring teams in Pac-12 play, held each other to their respective scoring lows for the season. …

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game

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USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -4.5; over/under is 131 BOTTOM LINE: USC visits the UCLA Bruins after Boogie Ellis scored 30 points in USC’s 92-89 overtime loss to the Colorado Buffaloes. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Mack is scoring 13.1 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Bruins. …

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona
11 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona drives to the basket after stealing the ball from Arizona’s Oumar Ballo during the first half of the Bruins’ 77-71 loss Saturday. “We had them.” Arizona closed the game on a 37-18 run thanks in large part to taking 23 free throws in the second half compared to UCLA’s 10. “It’s hard to win a game,” Cronin …

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington
11 months, 3 weeks ago

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona shoots over the Washington defense in the second half of the Bruins’ 73-61 victory Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. “Tonight, we played a lot smarter and we’ve just got to stay together and continue to get through it the best we can,” Cronin said, “and it’s my job to help them.” There were strong bounce-back efforts across the …

UCLA defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak
1 year ago

UCLA defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak

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UCLA forward Adem Bona tries to shoot over Oregon State center KC Ibekwe during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-62 win Thursday night. “It had been a long time since we had laughed after a game.” Everybody wearing blue and gold was in a good mood after UCLA’s 69-62 victory over Oregon State at Gill Coliseum in their Pac-12 …

UCLA takeaways: Bruins’ defense shows it’s one for the ages
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA takeaways: Bruins’ defense shows it’s one for the ages

LA Times  

In the spirit of a throwback homecoming celebration, it’s time to turn back the clock. One must go back years, decades, sometimes a generation to see where UCLA’s defense ranks compared to some of the best in school history. That’s their lowest figure since giving up 4.08 yards per play in 1988 — a season that ended with a victory …

UCLA’s relentless pass rush carries Bruins to victory over Colorado
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA’s relentless pass rush carries Bruins to victory over Colorado

LA Times  

UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu sacks Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the second quarter of the Bruins’ 28-16 victory Saturday at the Rose Bowl. “Our defense is the best I’ve ever seen,” quarterback Ethan Garbers said on a night when he was again steady and efficient, “and the best I’ve ever gone against in practice.” After committing four first-half turnovers, …

No. 18 UCLA is bringing one of the nation’s top defenses to No. 15 Oregon State
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 18 UCLA is bringing one of the nation’s top defenses to No. 15 Oregon State

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Around the state of Oregon, Chip Kelly is known as the innovator of the speedy “blur” offense that was the hallmark of the Ducks a dozen years ago. Afterward, Washington State coach Jake Dickert called the Bruins’ D “creatures.” “And I don’t mean that in a bad way. We’re going to need to play well to win,” Oregon State coach …

UCLA rallies in the fourth quarter to take down No. 13 Washington State 25-17
1 year, 3 months ago

UCLA rallies in the fourth quarter to take down No. 13 Washington State 25-17

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PASADENA, Calif. — Washington State’s Cameron Ward came into the Rose Bowl ranked third in the nation in passing yards and directing one of the nation’s top offenses. Washington State got to the UCLA 40 late in the fourth quarter, but Ward was stopped for no gain on fourth-and-1 to turn it over on downs with 1:33 remaining. I think …

Is UCLA’s defense for real? The first true test, against Washington State, could tell
1 year, 3 months ago

Is UCLA’s defense for real? The first true test, against Washington State, could tell

LA Times  

UCLA’s Kain Medrano chases Utah’s Nate Johnson at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Sept. 23. Kelly said Washington State has smartly designed its offense around Ward’s dual-threat capabilities. Kelly joked that a good showing Saturday would involve not allowing Ward to complete one pass, but the Bruins would likely settle for disrupting the quarterback enough to make his …

UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory
1 year, 11 months ago

UCLA leans on defense, rallies past Colorado for its 13th consecutive victory

LA Times  

Players on the UCLA bench are fired up Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. An increasingly restless Pauley Pavilion crowd groaned after one UCLA possession ended with three missed three-pointers by David Singleton, part of the Bruins’ game-opening 0-for-15 stretch from beyond the arc. “You’ve just got to keep battling,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “and regardless of if things go …

Having reached top of Pac-12, UCLA could truly peak by getting more out of its bench
1 year, 11 months ago

Having reached top of Pac-12, UCLA could truly peak by getting more out of its bench

LA Times  

UCLA guard David Singleton celebrates going to the free-throw line after he was fouled by Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant Jr. at Pauley Pavilion. That move has shortened coach Mick Cronin’s rotation, particularly in tight games, leaving starters Tyger Campbell and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to log unusually heavy minutes. UCLA’s reserves logged a combined 31 minutes during a comeback victory …

Consistency shows strides No. 10 UCLA has made on offense
2 years, 2 months ago

Consistency shows strides No. 10 UCLA has made on offense

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “That’s the one thing I love about this team, we’re just continuing to build.” There are plenty of reasons for the steady play of UCLA, from a fifth-year starter in Thompson-Robinson cutting turnovers to a dominant run game featuring tailback Zach Charbonnet behind an experienced offensive …

UCLA finds its clutch gene: Four takeaways from victory over No. 15 Washington
2 years, 3 months ago

UCLA finds its clutch gene: Four takeaways from victory over No. 15 Washington

LA Times  

UCLA linebacker JonJon Vaughns is congratulated by teammate Mo Osling III after intercepting a pass Friday night at the Rose Bowl. Here are four takeaways from the game that moved UCLA into a tie with USC atop the Pac-12 standings: R-E-S-P-E-C-T UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was clearly miffed by media reports that had dismissed his team despite its unbeaten start …

Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA to 45-17 win over Bowling Green
2 years, 4 months ago

Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA to 45-17 win over Bowling Green

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We have a lot of third, fourth and fifth-year guys that there’s a maturity level out there on the field for sure.” Zach Charbonnet ran for 111 yards and a touchdown for the Bruins, who trailed 17-7 early in the second quarter before scoring 38 straight …

‘Life on the line,’ UCLA prepares for latest attempt to end losing streak against USC
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Life on the line,’ UCLA prepares for latest attempt to end losing streak against USC

LA Times  

Diplomacy is not an option in the cross-town rivalry. “We’ve got to put our life on the line,” senior guard David Singleton, one of the handful of Bruins who have experienced any success in the series, said late Monday night. There is no amount of exaggeration that can adequately describe how much UCLA wants to end its five-game losing streak …

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State
2 years, 10 months ago

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo during the second half of the Bruins’ 94-55 win Saturday. “It’s like playing to win being aggressive instead of worrying about losing, outside things you can’t control,” Cronin said after his team shook off its flat showing against Oregon. “Because of his injuries, he hasn’t practiced …

UCLA seeks to bounce back from defensive doldrums it suffered against Oregon
2 years, 11 months ago

UCLA seeks to bounce back from defensive doldrums it suffered against Oregon

LA Times  

Fans weren’t the only thing conspicuously absent from UCLA’s nationally televised dud against Oregon. “Defensively, to come out in the second half and have four deflections and give up 52% and 62% in overtime is just an abomination,” Cronin said Thursday night after his team’s 84-81 overtime loss at Pauley Pavilion. Oregon made four three-pointers in the first 3 ½ …

UCLA football team wraps up regular season with an eye toward bowl game
3 years, 1 month ago

UCLA football team wraps up regular season with an eye toward bowl game

LA Times  

For the first time since 2017, this isn’t the end for UCLA’s football season. So this isn’t just a pushover game.” Already eliminated from Pac-12 Conference championship and Rose Bowl game contention, the Bruins are likely to land in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego or Las Vegas Bowl, which pick third and fourth, respectively, from the bowl-eligible Pac-12 teams. …

UCLA vs. Oregon: College football betting, odds, lines and analysis
3 years, 2 months ago

UCLA vs. Oregon: College football betting, odds, lines and analysis

LA Times  

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet rushes against Washington during the first half on Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. Oregon Ducks at UCLA There are four games on the schedule this week featuring an unranked team favored over a ranked team, including this showdown in the Rose Bowl. UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson played well in a 24-17 road win last weekend …

Arizona State’s Jayden Daniels outshines UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson in dual-threat duel
3 years, 3 months ago

Arizona State’s Jayden Daniels outshines UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson in dual-threat duel

LA Times  

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels warms up before a game against UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Behind a tricky formation and just two offensive linemen, UCLA’s dynamic quarterback ran untouched for 35 yards against Arizona State, but the UCLA’s longest rushing play of the night was no match for the fireworks ASU quarterback Jayden Daniels produced. Daniels threw …

‘Angry’ Brittain Brown fuels happiness for UCLA’s running game
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Angry’ Brittain Brown fuels happiness for UCLA’s running game

LA Times  

UCLA’s Brittain Brown gets past California safety Elijah Hicks on a 31-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter Sunday at the Rose Bowl. Brown said his 31-yard run, the final score during UCLA’s 34-10 victory, was just a matter of determined running after making his initial move. “It’s kind of throwing the defense off,” said Brown, who finished with 71 …

UCLA’s defense rises to the challenge to stymie Cal on short notice
4 years, 1 month ago

UCLA’s defense rises to the challenge to stymie Cal on short notice

LA Times  

“Operation Warp Speed” took on a new meaning for UCLA this week. “The offense can only do so many things,” said linebacker Caleb Johnson, who added the Bruins found similarities to the Broncos’ offense when Cal unveiled its scheme throughout the game. “We know how to read the offensive guards tackles, we gotta trust our reads and just do what …

UCLA, USC ready to take it to the next level in Pac-12 and NCAAs
4 years, 2 months ago

UCLA, USC ready to take it to the next level in Pac-12 and NCAAs

LA Times  

UCLA coach Cori Close, pictured during the Pac-12 tournament in March, is installing a new offense for her team this season. “I know that I play in the best conference in America right now and if you don’t come in focused and motivated to play hard, then you’re not going to succeed,” USC sophomore guard Endyia Rogers said Friday in …

In your face? That’s the way UCLA’s secondary hopes to attack offenses
4 years, 2 months ago

In your face? That’s the way UCLA’s secondary hopes to attack offenses

LA Times  

UCLA defensive back Stephan Blaylock forces Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin to fumble on the first drive of their game on Oct. 26, 2019. “Coach Norwood likes us to play aggressive,” safety Stephan Blaylock said Thursday via Zoom. UCLA coach Chip Kelly has downplayed the changes to his defense, saying the 4-2-5 is similar to the nickel package the …

UCLA gets some defensive stops and beats California
4 years, 11 months ago

UCLA gets some defensive stops and beats California

LA Times  

As the second half dragged toward its merciful finish Sunday, the question became not whether UCLA would win but whether California would score again. “It felt really good to get one at home, get everyone’s spirits up,” guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. said after scoring 11 points as one of only three Bruins to reach double figures. “Unlike the Democratic Party, …

UCLA needs Bruins of early November to appear for Pac-12 play
5 years ago

UCLA needs Bruins of early November to appear for Pac-12 play

LA Times  

Remember those guys who gladly sprawled their bodies on the court over UCLA’s first handful of games, diving for loose balls and tipping passes until their fingers ached? “Our offense didn’t beat Long Beach State in our opener, our defense did, our rebounding did,” Cronin said. “That’s why we were winning, and we’ve got to find a way to get …

UCLA freshmen Duke Clemens and Sean Rhyan solidify offensive line
5 years, 2 months ago

UCLA freshmen Duke Clemens and Sean Rhyan solidify offensive line

LA Times  

UCLA offensive lineman Sean Rhyan tries to stay in front of an Arizona linebacker during a game Sept. 28. It would be hard to argue that they deserve anything less than an “A” considering the way the offensive line has sparked the Bruins’ offense since Clemens and Rhyan started playing side by side. “We can’t do what we do without …

UCLA uses huge second half to stun Washington State, 67-63
5 years, 3 months ago

UCLA uses huge second half to stun Washington State, 67-63

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw for a career-high 507 yards and five touchdowns while running for two more touchdowns Saturday night. We put in so much time and effort into this and to see it all pay off finally is definitely special.” Bruins linebacker Keisean Lucier-South, making his season debut after serving an academic suspension, preserved the lead a few …

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