Monday, July 6

Report Card: UCLA vs. Arizona State

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)


Football looking for breakthrough in poor running game performance

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)


Football faced with possible Rosen absence, aims to rebuild confidence

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)


Backup quarterback falters, defense remains strong in ASU loss

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)


UCLA football’s offense struggles against ASU, crumbles 23-20

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)


Bruin football buckles under Sun Devil defense for 23-20 loss

This post was updated Oct. 9 at 12:07 a.m. TEMPE, Ariz. — Somehow Josh Rosen was healthy enough to make it back on the field. Somehow UCLA managed to keep pace in the second half despite rushing for -1 yards. Read more...

Photo: Quarterback Josh Rosen threw for a career-high 400 yards but couldn’t complete the comeback in a 23-20 loss to ASU. The sophomore left after he was sacked in the fourth quarter with an apparent shoulder injury. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA football tied with Arizona State 3-3 at halftime

TEMPE, Ariz. — A bat in the press room. A background of consistent lightning from the east. A hot mic on the referee that was stuck in the on position. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore quarterback Josh Rosen struggled in the first half, taking a big hit and leaving the game early. Redshirt senior QB Mike Fafaul replaced him to start the second. (Jintak Han/Assistant Photo editor)



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