At 6 feet 7 inches tall , Utah quarterback Travis Wilson towers above the rest of the quarterbacks this UCLA team has faced so far – or will face, for that matter. Read more...
Photo: UCLA senior linebacker Jordan Zumwalt emphasizes discipline as the team plans to contain Utah’s big-play offense.
Following UCLA’s 59-13 victory over New Mexico State last Saturday, Brett Hundley joked to reporters about how he tells offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone that the Bruins have no need to run the football. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior running back Jordon James leads UCLA’s tough-nosed running attack. Though UCLA frequently has four receivers on the field, the Bruins have been successful on the ground.
Last season, Anthony Barr laid a hit that was heard around the city – a sack so thunderous under the rain at the Rose Bowl it ended USC quarterback Matt Barkley’s college career. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside linebacker Anthony Barr registered his first sack against New Mexico State, and his strong hit on Aggie quarterback King Davis III came close to warranting a targeting penalty.
UCLA’s offensive line has two players who have earned All-American distinctions. It also holds two of the offense’s three captain positions, one of whom, center Jacob Brendel, offensive line coach Adrian Klemm called “mature beyond his age.” Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Simon Goines will compete for playing time at right tackle with freshman Caleb Benenoch.
Moments after sophomore outside linebacker Kenny Orjioke dove to block a Nevada punt deep in Wolf Pack territory, redshirt junior Phillip Ruhl scooped up a bouncing ball and dove into the end zone for his first score as a Bruin. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior fullback Phillip Ruhl has been a key contributor on special teams for the Bruins. In addition to scoring against Nevada, he caught a pass for a touchdown in UCLA’s game against Nebraska.
In a statement released today, UCLA announced an effort to raise private funds for a football training complex to be constructed just west of Spaulding field, adjacent to the current Acosta Athletic Training Complex. Read more...
Photo: Senior outside linebacker Anthony Barr was nearly the victim of the NCAA’s new targeting penalty, but was flagged for roughing the passer instead.
Every UCLA football Saturday, whether at the Rose Bowl or on the road, has so much more to it than a win or a loss. That’s why each postgame Monday, the Daily Bruin will break down the Bruins’ most recent game, outlining the good, the bad and the verdict for their performance. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore running back Steven Manfro scored two touchdowns Saturday, after having scored three all of last season.
