UCLA uses potent defense and explosive run game to beat Iowa, extend its win streak
1 month, 2 weeks 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 now.” UCLA coach DeShaun Foster, right, and running back T.J. Harden celebrate after the team’s win over Iowa Friday at the Rose Bowl. “That’s a shoutout to the whole defense and the coaching staff that put together a great game plan,” UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger said. “We went into this week knowing it was a challenge, and we were ready for it.” UCLA’s defense kept pressure on Iowa throughout the game, with Schwesinger grabbing two interceptions — the first of his career — and Kain Medrano ripping the ball away to force another turnover.

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Can UCLA bite back against Fresno State? Five things to watch in the season finale
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Can UCLA bite back against Fresno State? Five things to watch in the season finale

LA Times  

Kelly Skipper coached DeShaun Foster at UCLA. Kelly Skipper, who was Foster’s running backs coach with the Bruins, said he still calls Foster to get his evaluations on West Coast running backs. Jim Skipper, who was Foster’s running backs coach with the Panthers, has a photo of Foster diving into the end zone in Super Bowl XXXVIII in what he …

UCLA looks to end DeShaun Foster’s first season on winning note against Fresno State
3 weeks, 5 days 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 vs. USC takeaways: Bruins aim for resilience after fumbling away a signature win
4 weeks, 1 day ago

UCLA vs. USC takeaways: Bruins aim for resilience after fumbling away a signature win

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers delivers a pass under pressure from USC defensive end Braylan Shelby on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. “Sucks,” UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers said after the Bruins’ 19-13 setback against USC in his final crosstown rivalry game. Here are five takeaways from a defeat that will heavily frame UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s first season: Bad ending USC …

USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA
4 weeks, 1 day ago

USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA

LA Times  

As the clock ticked down on a long cold Pasadena night, a small but sturdy cheer rose from the shivering Rose Bowl masses. USC defensive linemen Elijah Hughes and Braylan Shelby celebrate after stopping UCLA late in the fourth quarter, sealing the Trojans’ win at Rose Bowl on Saturday in Pasadena. USC receiver Kyron Hudson pulls in a pass from …

‘The smarter one usually comes over here’: UCLA’s DeShaun Foster throws jabs at USC
1 month ago

‘The smarter one usually comes over here’: UCLA’s DeShaun Foster throws jabs at USC

LA Times  

UCLA coach DeShaun Foster celebrates after the Bruins’ win over Iowa on Nov. 8. “A lot of families,” the UCLA coach said Monday evening, “the smarter one usually comes over here and the other one goes to the other school and then the family’s torn, you know what I mean?” Uh-oh. “Keary Colbert is one of my best friends,” Foster …

Can UCLA get its first home win under DeShaun Foster? Five things to watch vs. Iowa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can UCLA get its first home win under DeShaun Foster? Five things to watch vs. Iowa

LA Times  

DeShaun Foster notched his first coaching and road wins simultaneously, UCLA surviving the heat and a special teams meltdown to beat Hawaii. The last time these teams met was in the 1986 Rose Bowl, UCLA’s 45-28 victory marking its most recent triumph in the bowl game held on home turf. “We do well on the road,” Foster said, “so I’m …

UCLA's Challenge: Can They Bounce Back Against Nebraska?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCLA's Challenge: Can They Bounce Back Against Nebraska?

Associated Press  

Nebraska aims to return to bowl eligibility when they face UCLA in a Big Ten matchup. The Bruins have struggled on the road this season, while the Cornhuskers are coming off a win against Ohio State. The key matchup will feature UCLA's offensive line against Nebraska's front seven, and Nebraska's pass rush will be a major factor in the outcome …

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

Pain, eventual gain? DeShaun Foster wants UCLA to use horrid loss as motivation
3 months, 1 week ago

Pain, eventual gain? DeShaun Foster wants UCLA to use horrid loss as motivation

LA Times  

UCLA coach DeShaun Foster walks off the field following UCLA’s blowout loss to Indiana at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. “I just told them to keep that feeling that you had as soon as the game was over,” Foster said Monday, referring to the Bruins’ 42-13 loss to Indiana at the Rose Bowl. Defensive lineman Sitiveni Havili Kaufusi said things …

Who’s running this team? UCLA’s DeShaun Foster said he makes fourth-down calls
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice dribbles past Creighton guard Kiani Lockett during the second half of the Bruins’ 67-63 victory Monday in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Pauley Pavilion. Once trailing Creighton by 10 points in the third quarter and seemingly out of answers Monday evening, the second-seeded Bruins teetered on the edge of an uncomfortably early exit …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

UCLA is putting students directly behind opposing teams at the Rose Bowl
10 months, 1 week ago

UCLA is putting students directly behind opposing teams at the Rose Bowl

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers signals a first down after scrambling against Colorado at the Rose Bowl on Oct. 28. At least 1,000 Bruins students will be placed in the front rows of four sections directly behind the visiting team at the Rose Bowl next season as part of a seating reconfiguration designed to enhance the team’s home-field advantage, UCLA announced …

UCLA taking giant gamble with DeShaun Foster as football coach
10 months, 1 week ago

UCLA taking giant gamble with DeShaun Foster as football coach

LA Times  

UCLA running back TJ Harden, left, gets a hug from DeShaun Foster during a win over USC at the Coliseum on Nov. 18. The former Bruins running back and running backs coach was hastily hired just three days after Chip Kelly’s sudden departure, the embattled Jarmond rushing to judgment by making a giant hire for one small reason. Then-UCLA running …

Chip Kelly says he isn’t focused on his job security after UCLA’s lopsided loss to Cal
1 year ago

Chip Kelly says he isn’t focused on his job security after UCLA’s lopsided loss to Cal

LA Times  

It felt like so much of what had come before it under Chip Kelly. “I don’t worry about that,” Kelly said after his team finished the regular season 7-5 overall and 4-5 in the Pac-12, leaving his record at the school at 34-34. “We didn’t do what we needed to do, and it’s disappointing because in phases I think we’ve …

UCLA’s ugly loss to Arizona State resurrects questions about Chip Kelly’s future
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA’s ugly loss to Arizona State resurrects questions about Chip Kelly’s future

LA Times  

Arizona State linebacker Tate Romney celebrates after sacking UCLA quarterback Colin Schlee in the second quarter of the Bruins’ 17-7 loss at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. “We didn’t do a good enough job to prepare those guys to play this football game.” Meanwhile, Arizona State effectively offset the absence of two quarterbacks and seven offensive lineman with creativity. …

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead No. 4 UCLA to victory over UC Riverside
1 year, 1 month ago

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead No. 4 UCLA to victory over UC Riverside

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UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez tries to drive past UC Riverside guard Julia Stenberg during the second half of the Bruins’ 90-52 victory Thursday night. “I think we have been above 20 in every single closed scrimmage and our two games.” Jordan Webster scored 18 points for UC Riverside, which fell to 0-9 against UCLA and 0-6 on the road. UCLA …

Here comes the pain again: Five takeaways from UCLA’s deflating loss to Oregon State
1 year, 2 months ago

Here comes the pain again: Five takeaways from UCLA’s deflating loss to Oregon State

LA Times  

The big tease rolls on. But Schlee appeared to take a blow to the sternum on his final run in the third quarter, a 28-yard sprint to Oregon State’s nine-yard line. UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee breaks into the clear during a run against Oregon State on Saturday. Kelly said he went for the extra point instead of the two-point conversion …

UCLA defense shows it’s for real in Bruins’ stunning comeback over Washington State
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA defense shows it’s for real in Bruins’ stunning comeback over Washington State

LA Times  

UCLA defensive lineman Keanu Williams celebrates after recovering a fumble by Washington State quarterback Cam Ward in the first quarter of the Bruins’ 25-17 win Saturday at the Rose Bowl. UCLA quarterback Dante Moore throws during the second quarter of a 25-17 win over Washington State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. UCLA outgained Washington State, 482-216, in yardage and …

UCLA goes five deep at QB in record-setting win over N.C. Central
1 year, 3 months ago

UCLA goes five deep at QB in record-setting win over N.C. Central

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the Bruins’ 59-7 victory over North Carolina Central at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. UCLA wide receiver Kyle Ford tries to catch a pass over North Carolina Central cornerback Jason Chambers in the second quarter Saturday. UCLA running back Carson Steele runs with the ball in the first …

UCLA will try to have final say against Arizona and its Bruin-bashing fans
1 year, 11 months ago

UCLA will try to have final say against Arizona and its Bruin-bashing fans

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell runs the offense against Washington on Jan. 1. What might Arizona fans have in store for the Bruins one year after they insulted seemingly every player on the roster, provoking a spitting incident involving one who didn’t even play? “I’m not worried about that,” Cronin said late Thursday night after his team held off Arizona State …

No. 12-ranked UCLA women rally late to defeat USC
1 year, 11 months ago

No. 12-ranked UCLA women rally late to defeat USC

LA Times  

UCLA guard Londynn Jones leans into a shot between the defense of USC’s Rayah Marshall and Destiny Littleton during the second half Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA clawed back from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat USC 61-60 on Sunday at Pauley Pavilion, securing its eighth consecutive win in the crosstown rivalry and second straight rivalry victory …

Another impressive win keeps UCLA streaking: Takeaways from the victory over Kentucky
2 years ago

Another impressive win keeps UCLA streaking: Takeaways from the victory over Kentucky

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. holds back UCLA guard David Singleton as he reacts during the first half against Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday in New York. It’s always something UCLA guard Tyger Campbell passes the ball during the first half against Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic on Saturday in New York. I’m grilling out on …

After UCLA upset Washington, stop ignoring the Bruins
2 years, 2 months ago

After UCLA upset Washington, stop ignoring the Bruins

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson stiff-arms Washington safety Makell Esteen while running for extra yards at the Rose Bowl on Friday. “I’m reading through all the articles throughout the whole week, people are saying that we’re the worst 4-0 team out there, they’re writing us off,” said a hoarse quarterback Thompson-Robinson after three hours of brilliance. “He doesn’t get fazed, doesn’t …

Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA to 45-17 win over Bowling Green
2 years, 3 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Rose Bowl or a season with thorns? The UCLA Bruins’ best- and worst-case scenarios
2 years, 3 months ago

Rose Bowl or a season with thorns? The UCLA Bruins’ best- and worst-case scenarios

LA Times  

UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet, center, celebrates his touchdown with teammates against California on Nov. 27, 2021 at the Rose Bowl. Here are the best- and worse-case scenarios for UCLA heading into the season: Best-case scenario UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet runs to the end zone for a touchdown against the Hawaii on Aug. 28, 2021 at the Rose Bowl. …

UCLA’s March Madness run ends in heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to North Carolina
2 years, 8 months ago

UCLA’s March Madness run ends in heartbreaking Sweet 16 loss to North Carolina

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jules Bernard, and guard Russell Stong IV hug after the Bruins’ 73-66 loss to North Carolina in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament on Friday. After Jaquez missed another jumper, Bacot converted a tip-in to extend North Carolina’s lead to five points with 15 seconds left. UCLA forward Cody Riley and guard Jules Bernard try to rebound …

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State
2 years, 9 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 …

No. 7 UCLA conjures March Madness intensity in dominating win over No. 3 Arizona
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 7 UCLA conjures March Madness intensity in dominating win over No. 3 Arizona

LA Times  

UCLA guard Peyton Watson charges into Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa during the first half of the Bruins’ 75-59 win Tuesday at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA guard Jules Bernard steals the ball from Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa during the first half. “We have obviously a talented team, but I think to come out and prove that we have the energy …

UCLA football team wraps up regular season with an eye toward bowl game
3 years 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 must aim higher than Jimmy Kimmel bowl: Takeaways from win over Colorado
3 years, 1 month ago

UCLA must aim higher than Jimmy Kimmel bowl: Takeaways from win over Colorado

LA Times  

UCLA defensive lineman Tiaoalii Savea knocks down a pass from Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis during the fourth quarter of the Bruins’ 44-20 win Saturday at the Rose Bowl. At his introductory news conference, Kelly said he wanted his tenure defined by “relationships, friendships and championships.” A trophy at the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl in Kelly’s fourth year wasn’t the type …

UCLA defeats Colorado to become bowl eligible for first time under Chip Kelly
3 years, 1 month ago

UCLA defeats Colorado to become bowl eligible for first time under Chip Kelly

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson scrambles under pressure during the second quarter of the Bruins’ win over Colorado at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. UCLA Sports Game recap: UCLA defeats Colorado The UCLA offense exploded in the second half Saturday night at the Rose Bowl, thoroughly dominating Colorado to become bowl eligible. The Bruins made it a miserable homecoming for …

UCLA defense squanders Ethan Garbers’ promising first start in loss to Utah
3 years, 1 month ago

UCLA defense squanders Ethan Garbers’ promising first start in loss to Utah

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers throws a pass against Utah during the first half of the Bruins’ loss Saturday. I mean I’m not satisfied with anything.” Garbers’ nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Dulcich pulled UCLA to within 35-24 with 11:04 left, putting the onus back on a Bruins defense that made a rare stop to get the ball back …

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 …

UCLA tailback Brittain Brown learned at a young age to leave defenders in his wake
3 years, 2 months ago

UCLA tailback Brittain Brown learned at a young age to leave defenders in his wake

LA Times  

UCLA running back Brittain Brown runs past Fresno State defensive back Elijah Gates during the first half on Sept. 18 at the Rose Bowl. “We’d be running those hills,” Brown said, “just like Walter Payton.” Sundays became a weekly homage to Adrian Peterson. “I think he’s the best running back to ever do it,” Brown said. UCLA running back Brittain …

Arizona State’s Jayden Daniels outshines UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson in dual-threat duel
3 years, 2 months ago

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

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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 …

UCLA gambles and loses big to Arizona State, halting Bruins’ Pac-12 resurgence
3 years, 2 months ago

UCLA gambles and loses big to Arizona State, halting Bruins’ Pac-12 resurgence

LA Times  

UCLA coach Chip Kelly stares down UCLA Bruins wide receiver Kam Brown during a timeout against Arizona State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. 20 Bruins’ 42-23 loss Saturday night at the Rose Bowl, UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson faked a handoff to running back Zach Charbonnet and tried to cut outside. “The guy was pretty close to the box to …

Photos: UCLA loses to Arizona State at Rose Bowl
3 years, 2 months ago

Photos: UCLA loses to Arizona State at Rose Bowl

LA Times  

UCLA‘s aspirations to turn its 2021 season into something special experienced another setback in the Bruins’ 42-23 loss to Arizona State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson scrambles out of the pocket in the first half against Arizona State. UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich can’t make a catch as he’s hit by Arizona State defensive …

No. 13 UCLA stunned by Jake Haener and Fresno State in 40-37 loss
3 years, 3 months ago

No. 13 UCLA stunned by Jake Haener and Fresno State in 40-37 loss

LA Times  

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener passes during the Bulldogs’ 40-37 win over UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. × UCLA coach Chip Kelly talks about the Bruins’ 40-37 loss to Fresno State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. With Fresno State trying to preserve a 26-24 lead midway through the fourth quarter, UCLA freshman cornerback Devin Kirkwood was …

Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA to 38-27 win over No. 16 LSU
3 years, 3 months ago

Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA to 38-27 win over No. 16 LSU

Associated Press  

PASADENA, Calif. — Dorian Thompson-Robinson and UCLA picked up their third win over a ranked opponent during the Chip Kelly era Saturday night. The Bruins’ running backs averaged 7.3 yards per carry as junior Zach Charbonnet had his second straight 100-yard game with 117 yards on 11 carries and a TD. I think that he’s going to get better each …

Best photos from UCLA’s season-opening win over Hawaii
3 years, 3 months ago

Best photos from UCLA’s season-opening win over Hawaii

LA Times  

UCLA’s 2021 college football season got off to a promising start Saturday with a 44-10 victory over Hawaii at the Rose Bowl. UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hawaii in the Rose Bowl. UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet gets past Hawaii safety Chima Azunna to score a touchdown in the second quarter. UCLA running back …

‘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 …

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