Conference play just started, but UCLA is already in familiar territory. For the third straight year and the fourth time in five years, the Bruins (3-3) have opened up Pac-12 play 1-2. Read more...
Photo: UCLA’s offense has been “putrid” the last couple of games, according to coach Jim Mora, but players are still optimistic that they can turn this season around starting with this weekend’s game against Washington State. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
Redshirt senior Mike Fafaul looked up at the poster of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hanging in his room for years. The backup quarterback won’t be a Patriot this weekend, but he’ll have to be Brady-esque to help UCLA (3-3, 1-2 Pac-12) beat Washington State (3-2, 2-0 Pac-12) on the road. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior Mike Fafaul had only throw seven career passes before stepping in for Josh Rosen against ASU. Now, Fafaul could start for the Bruins on Saturday if Rosen is sidelined with injuries. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
Quarterbacks: C This is a difficult grade to settle on. First of all, two quarterbacks played and they have entirely disparate talent levels. Sophomore Josh Rosen is a star, and he played like it at times, but backup redshirt senior Mike Fafaul is a former walk-on who looked overmatched when he entered in relief of Rosen. Read more...
Photo: UCLA sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen had a career night with his first 400-yard game. However, Rosen was punished all night due to a lack of production from his backs and a leaky offensive line. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)
In training camp, UCLA’s biggest problems were how to utilize all its wide receivers and which running back would start in the backfield. At the halfway point in the season, the Bruins are 3-3 and 1-2 in the Pac-12, with no run game, an injured quarterback and little confidence. Read more...
Photo: As the leading rusher for the Bruins, sophomore running back Soso Jamabo has only mustered 195 yards on 50 carries this season. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo Editor)
The only thing harder than the three sacks quarterback Josh Rosen took Saturday night against ASU was the sophomore’s iron will to get back onto the field. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen left the game after landing on his throwing arm in the fourth quarter. Coach Jim Mora was cautiously optimistic that Rosen would be able to play on Saturday. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)
For anyone who watched UCLA’s final possession Saturday against Arizona State, it came as no surprise that Mike Fafaul mentioned the speed of the game as a challenge. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior quarterback Mike Fafaul filled in for injured sophomore Josh Rosen. The second stringer went 3-11 for 44 yards and two interceptions. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated at 7:00 p.m. TEMPE, Ariz. — Disappointing. Horrible. Putrid. Coach Jim Mora didn’t mince words about his offense after UCLA (3-3, 1-2 Pac-12) fell 23-20 to ASU (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) at Sun Devil Stadium. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen went 24-43 with 400 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. However, Rosen was constantly pressured throughout the night and took multiple big hits. (Jintak Han/Assistant photo editor)
