Friday, February 20

UCLA football focuses on defense to alleviate flagging running game

It’s not just an offensive problem anymore. After UCLA’s (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) third loss in four weeks, coach Jim Mora said he’s re-examining all parts of the game plan. Read more...

Photo: UCLA is ranked 28th nationally in yards allowed per game, but senior linebacker Jayon Brown said that the defense has to limit opposing offenses even more to help the Bruins’ struggling run game. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)


Football still looking for offensive solutions after loss to Cougars

Coach Jim Mora sounded like a broken record after UCLA’s 27-21 loss to Washington State. There was more talk about the atrocious run game, the stalwart defense, the call to fix the offense and coming up just short in the Bruins’ fourth loss of the season. Read more...

Photo: Junior linebacker Kenny Young and the rest of the UCLA defense held Washington State to 356 total yards Saturday. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)


Backup Mike Fafaul faces same offensive struggles as Josh Rosen

Different quarterback, same story. UCLA (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) lost for the third time in four games, this time to Washington State (4-2, 3-0) with sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen sidelined with upper and lower body injuries. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior Mike Fafaul had to fill in full-time for sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen Saturday. Fafaul threw for 258 yards. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)



UCLA football trails Washington State 10-0 at halftime

Another week, another frustrating first-half offensive performance. UCLA football was shut out in the first half by Washington State, posting just 100 total yards with sophomore starting quarterback Josh Rosen sidelined, and falling behind 10-0 at the half. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior backup quarterback Mike Fafaul went 6-for-12 for 84 yards in the first half, but UCLA couldn’t score. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)



Gameday predictions: UCLA vs. Washington State

UCLA football (3-3, 1-2 Pac-12) will play Washington State (3-2,2-0 Pac-12) on Saturday night. Last year, the Cougars upset the Bruins with a fourth quarter comeback at the Rose Bowl. Read more...

Photo: UCLA will take on Washington State this weekend in Pullman, Washington. With sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen possibly out, the Bruin defense will need to contain Cougar quarterback Luke Falk. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)



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