Freshman phenom. The Chosen One. Chosen Rosen. Freshman quarterback Josh Rosen garnered these nicknames and more when he arrived at No. 22 UCLA (8-4, Pac-12 5-4) as the country’s top quarterback recruit – and he lived up to them. Read more...
Photo: Freshman quarterback Josh Rosen is tackled by USC linebacker Scott Felix for a loss of 14 yards during the second quarter. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It was an opportunistic team performance that allowed USC to stun its crosstown rivals Saturday afternoon. The Trojans created their luck, with defense and special teams forcing Bruin mistakes at key moments and the offense capitalizing when it mattered. Read more...
Photo: USC cornerback Adoree Jackson zeroes in on a kick return. Jackson staged a 42-yard punt return in the second quarter that culminated in a touchdown. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It seemed only fitting that UCLA’s three biggest flaws would be exposed in the team’s biggest game, on the season’s biggest stage. Those three flaws were: run defense, penalties and punting. Read more...
Photo: The Trojans overpowered the Bruins throughout the game, including on this 20-yard touchdown reception by Darreus Rogers (right). (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A first half that went so well for UCLA quickly turned into a nightmare, as the team collapsed in the final minutes, giving up two scores and the lead to head into the locker room down 20-14 at halftime. Read more...
Photo: USC cornerback Adoree Jackson returns a UCLA punt for a 42-yard touchdown, electrifying the Coliseum and reclaiming the Trojan lead, 20-14. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Follow live coverage of Daily Bruin Sports as UCLA plays against crosstown rival USC in a pivotal game that helps determine the Pac-12 South champion. https://dailybruin.com/gameday-ucla-vs-usc/ Click here for the gameday page Read more...
Photo: Defensive backs redshirt junior Marcus Rios and sophomore Jaleel Wadood were part of a Bruin defense that received a big break Thursday when it was announced that Utah running back Devontae Booker would miss the rest of the season. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Each week, Daily Bruin Sports takes a look at the game film for UCLA football and grades each position group on its performance. This week, we examine UCLA’s 17-9 win over Utah. Read more...
Photo: The UCLA defense shut Utah’s offensive game down at the end of Saturday’s game. Coach Jim Mora said that the Bruins made adjustments in the third quarter that helped the defense. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
On Saturday, UCLA will face USC in a battle for the Pac-12 South title. The Bruins (8-3, 5-3 Pac-12) have defeated the Trojans (7-4, 5-3) for three straight years. Read more...
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