2018 UCLA Bruins football team

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2018 UCLA Bruins football
ConferencePac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Record3–9 (3–6 Pac-12)
Head coach
Offensive schemeSpread option
Defensive coordinatorJerry Azzinaro (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumRose Bowl
Uniform
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Pac-12 Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
North Division
No. 13 Washington xy$   7 – 2     10 – 4  
No. 10 Washington State x   7 – 2     11 – 2  
Stanford   6 – 3     9 – 4  
Oregon   5 – 4     9 – 4  
California   4 – 5     7 – 6  
Oregon State   1 – 8     2 – 10  
South Division
Utah xy   6 – 3     9 – 5  
Arizona State   5 – 4     7 – 6  
USC   4 – 5     5 – 7  
Arizona   4 – 5     5 – 7  
UCLA   3 – 6     3 – 9  
Colorado   2 – 7     5 – 7  
Championship: Washington 10, Utah 3
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2018 UCLA Bruins football team represented the University of California, Los Angeles in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bruins were led by first-year head coach Chip Kelly and played their home games at the Rose Bowl. UCLA was a member of the Pac-12 Conference in the South Division. They began the season 0–4 for the first time since 1971,[1] and 0–5 for the first time since 1943, before finally winning their first game, in dominating fashion, against Cal. However, despite failing to improve upon their previous season's output of six wins and seven losses and failing to qualify for a bowl game, the Bruins later defeated the USC Trojans to end a three-game losing streak in their crosstown rivalry. The Bruins finished 3–9 overall, their worst record since 1971. They went 3–6 in Pac-12 play, finishing fifth in the South Division, and were outscored by their opponents by a combined score of 409 to 295. UCLA's average home attendance of 51,164 was the school's smallest since averaging 49,825 in 1999.[2][3]

Departures

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NFL Draft selections

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The Bruins had five individuals selected in the 2018 NFL draft.[4][5]

Player Position Round Overall NFL Team
Josh Rosen Quarterback 1 10 Arizona Cardinals
Kolton Miller Tackle 1 15 Oakland Raiders
Kenny Young Linebacker 4 122 Baltimore Ravens
Scott Quessenberry Center 5 155 Los Angeles Chargers
Jordan Lasley Wide receiver 5 162 Baltimore Ravens

Preseason

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Award watch lists

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Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy[6] Adarius Pickett DB JR
John Mackey Award[7] Caleb Wilson TE JR
Lou Groza Award[8] JJ Molson K JR
Ray Guy Award[9] Stefan Flintoft P JR
Paul Hornung Award[10] Darnay Holmes DB/KR SO
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[11] Caleb Wilson TE SR

Pac-12 Media Days

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The 2018 Pac-12 media day was July 25, 2018 in Hollywood, California. The Pac-12 media poll was released with the Bruins predicted to finish in fourth place at Pac-12 South division.[12]

Media poll (South)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 USC 225 (22)
2 Utah 209 (14)
3 Arizona 178 (3)
4 UCLA 116 (2)
5 Colorado 80 (1)
6 Arizona State 72

Recruiting

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Position key

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Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Recruits

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The Bruins signed a total of 27 recruits.

US college sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kyle Philips
WR 		San Marcos, California San Marcos High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 176 lb (80 kg) Apr 21, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
QB 		Las Vegas, Nevada Bishop Gorman High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) Apr 23, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Stephan Blaylock
S 		Bellflower, California St. John Bosco High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) May 5, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Kazmeir Allen
RB 		Tulare, California Tulare Union High School 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Nov 29, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Alec Anderson
OT 		Rancho Cucamonga, California Etiwanda High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 283 lb (128 kg) Dec 3, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Bryan Addison
WR 		Gardena, California Junípero Serra High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 10, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Chase Cota
WR 		Medford, Oregon South Medford High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 13, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Bo Calvert
LB 		Westlake Village, California Oaks Christian High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) Dec 18, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Atonio Mafi
DT 		San Mateo, California Junípero Serra High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 380[13] lb (170 kg) Dec 20, 2017 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Chris Murray
OG 		Santa Ana, California Mater Dei High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Feb 6, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Martell Irby
RB 		San Diego, California Morse High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 204 lb (93 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Baraka Beckett
DE 		Los Angeles, California Palisades Charter High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Jan 14, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Patrick Jolly
WR 		Lithia, Florida Newsome High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 177 lb (80 kg) Feb 21, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Je'Vari Anderson
S 		Concord, California Laney College 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jan 24, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Delon Hurt
WR 		Anaheim, California Servite High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jan 24, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kenny Churchwell
S 		Phoenix, Arizona Mountain Pointe High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 26, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
Elisha Guidry
CB 		Murrieta, California Vista Murrieta High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 173 lb (78 kg) Jan 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Elijah Wade
DE 		Las Vegas, Nevada Arbor View High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Jan 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Matt Alaimo
TE 		Montvale, New Jersey St. Joseph Regional High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Jan 31, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Steven Mason
DE 		Encinitas, California Southwestern College 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Feb 1, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tyree Thompson
LB 		Van Nuys, California Los Angeles Valley College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Feb 3, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tyler Manoa
DT 		La Canada, California Saint Francis High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Feb 3, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
David Priebe
TE 		Waco, Texas Midway High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 212 lb (96 kg) Feb 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jon Gaines II
OT 		Milwaukee, Wisconsin Marquette University High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Feb 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A
Rayshad Williams
CB 		Memphis, Tennessee Whitehaven High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 183 lb (83 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Otito Ogbonnia
DT 		Katy, Texas Taylor High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Michael Ezeike
WR 		Ontario, California Colony High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "UCLA Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 14:00 p.m.Cincinnati*
ESPNL 17–2654,116
September 810:00 a.m.at No. 6 Oklahoma*
FOXL 21–4986,402
September 157:30 p.m.Fresno State*
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
FS1L 14–3860,867
September 286:00 p.m.at Colorado
FS1L 16–3846,814
October 64:30 p.m.No. 10 Washington
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
FOXL 24–3151,123
October 134:00 p.m.at California
P12NW 37–745,889
October 207:30 p.m.Arizonadagger
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
ESPN2W 31–3054,686
October 267:30 p.m.No. 23 Utah
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
ESPNL 10–4141,848
November 34:30 p.m.at Oregon
FOXL 21–4256,114
November 1011:00 a.m.at Arizona State
P12NL 28–3146,466
November 1712:30 p.m.USC
FOXW 34–2757,116
November 2412:00 p.m.Stanford
  • Rose Bowl
  • Pasadena, CA
P12NL 42–4938,391
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time

Sources: [14][15][16]

Personnel

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Coaching staff

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Name Position Year at UCLA Alma mater (year)
Chip Kelly Head coach/offensive coordinator 1st New Hampshire (1990)
Dana Bible Quarterbacks coach 1st Cincinnati (1976)
Jerry Azzinaro Defensive coordinator 1st American International College (1982)
DeShaun Foster Running backs coach 2nd UCLA (2002)
Jimmie Dougherty Wide receivers/Passing game coordinator 2nd Missouri (2001)
Vince Oghobaase Defensive line coach 1st Duke (2010)
Don Pellum Linebackers coach 1st Oregon (1985)
Paul Rhoads Defensive backs coach 1st Missouri Western (1988)
Roy Manning Outside linebackers coach/special teams coordinator 1st Michigan (2004)
Derek Sage Tight ends coach 1st Cal State Northridge (2003)
Justin Frye Offensive line coach 1st Indiana (2006)

Roster

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2018 UCLA Bruins Roster

Quarterback

  •  3 Wilton Speight – Graduate Transfer
  •  7 Dorian Thompson-Robinson – Freshman
  • 12 Austin Burton – Redshirt Freshman
  • 15 Matt Lynch – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 17 Josiah Norwood – Freshman
  • 18 Devon Modster – Redshirt Sophomore

Running back

  •  1 Soso Jamabo – Senior
  •  4 Bolu Olorunfunmi – Senior
  • 19 Kazmeir Allen – Freshman
  • 20 Brandon Stephens – Junior
  • 22 Kenroy Higgins II – Freshman
  • 26 Martell Irby – Freshman
  • 27 Joshua Kelley Redshirt Junior
  • 28 Cole Kinder – Redshirt Freshman

Receiver

  •  2 Kyle Philips – Freshman
  •  6 Stephen Johnson III – Redshirt Junior
  •  9 Dymond Lee – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 10 Demetric Felton – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 11 Audie Omotosho – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 14 Theo Howard – Junior
  • 17 Christian Pabico – Redshirt Senior
  • 21 Michael Ezeike – Freshman
  • 23 Chase Cota – Freshman
  • 25 Antonio Brown – Redshirt Freshman
  • 29 Delon Hurt – Freshman
  • 39 Ethan Fernea – Junior

Tight end

  • 33 Drew Platt – Redshirt Freshman
  • 81 Caleb Wilson – Redshirt Junior
  • 82 Matt Alaimo – Freshman
  • 83 David Priebe – Freshman
  • 85 Greg Dulcich – Freshman
  • 86 Devin Asiasi – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 87 Jordan Wilson – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 88 Connor Beadles – Redshirt Freshman
  

Offensive lineman

  • 55 Michael Alves – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 56 Josh Wariboko-Alali – Redshirt Junior
  • 57 Jon Gaines II – Freshman
  • 60 Zack Sweeney – Redshirt Freshman
  • 61 Bryan Weitzman – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 64 Sam Marrazzo – Redshirt Freshman
  • 65 Stephen DeFranco – Freshman
  • 66 Mohamed Khalil – Freshman
  • 70 Alec Anderson – Freshman
  • 71 Baraka Beckett – Freshman
  • 72 Zach Cochrun – Redshirt Freshman
  • 73 Jake Burton – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 74 Justin Murphy – Graduate Transfer
  • 75 Boss Tagaloa – Junior
  • 76 Christaphany Murray – Freshman
  • 77 Andre James – Redshirt Junior
  • 78 Lucas Gramlick – Freshman

Defensive lineman

  • 44 Martin Andrus – Sophomore
  • 50 Tyler Manoa – Freshman
  • 51 Martin Andrus – Sophomore
  • 53 Winston Polite – Freshman
  • 55 Steven Mason – Junior
  • 56 Atonio Mafi – Freshman
  • 85 Moses Robinson-Carr – Sophomore
  • 90 Rick Wade – Redshirt Junior
  • 91 Otito Ogbonnia – Freshman
  • 92 Osa Odighizuwa – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 93 Chigozie Nnoruka – Redshirt Junior
  • 95 Marcus Moore – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 97 Odua Isibor – Redshirt Freshman
  

Linebacker

  •  2 Josh Woods – Senior
  • 11 Keisean Lucier-South – Redshirt Junior
  • 12 Rahyme Johnson – Sophomore
  • 14 Krys Barnes – Junior
  • 15 Jaelan Phillips – Sophomore
  • 25 Tyree Thompson – Redshirt Junior
  • 26 Leni Toailoa – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 32 Mique Juarez – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 33 Bo Calvert – Freshman
  • 41 Jayce Smalley – Redshirt Freshman
  • 43 Je'Vari Anderson – Junior
  • 46 Donovan Williams – Redshirt Freshman
  • 48 Winston Anawalt – Redshirt Freshman
  • 52 Lokeni Toailoa – Junior

Defensive back

  •  1 Darnay Holmes – Sophomore
  •  3 Rayshad Williams – Freshman
  •  4 Stephan Blaylock – Freshman
  •  6 Adarius Pickett – Redshirt Senior
  •  7 Morrell Osling III – Sophomore
  •  9 Elijah Gates – Redshirt Freshman
  • 10 Colin Samuel – Redshirt Junior
  • 19 Alex Johnson – Freshman
  • 22 Nate Meadors – Senior
  • 23 Kenny Churchwell III – Freshman
  • 24 Jay Shaw – Sophomore
  • 27 Patrick Jolly – Freshman
  • 29 Ryan Parks – Redshirt Freshman
  • 30 Elisha Guidry – Freshman
  • 31 Zack Huffstutter – Freshman
  • 35 Rahjae Johnson – Freshman
  • 37 Quentin Lake – Sophomore
  • 47 Shea Pitts – Redshirt Freshman

Punter

  • 20 Stefan Flintoft – Redshirt Senior
  • 49 Colin Flintoft – Freshman

Kicker

  • 15 Andrew Strauch – Redshirt Junior
  • 17 JJ Molson – Junior
  • 21 Quintin Wallace – Freshman

Long snapper

  • 30 Johnny Den Bleyker – Junior
  • 58 Alex Michaelsen – Redshirt Freshman
  • 58 Koby Walsh – Redshirt Sophomore
Sources: [1]

Game summaries

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Cincinnati

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See also: 2018 Cincinnati Bearcats football team
Cincinnati Bearcats at UCLA Bruins
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bearcats 0 17 0926
Bruins 10 0 7017

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information

Although favored by two touchdowns over the Bearcats, the Chip Kelly era at UCLA got off to a disappointing start with the loss vs. Cincinnati.[19] Despite jumping out to an early 10–0 lead after one quarter of play, UCLA was slowed by the Bearcats for most of the remainder of the game. There was some brilliance rushing the ball by freshman running back Kazmeir Allen, who scored a 74-yard touchdown in the 3rd,[20] but the pass game never seemed to click (with only 162 yards in the air and no touchdowns passing),[21] several receivers dropped critical passes, and the offense struggled for the majority of the game. Additionally, starting quarterback Wilton Speight suffered a back injury in the 2nd quarter and had to be replaced with true freshman Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

A fumble by Thompson-Robinson deep in UCLA's own territory in the 4th quarter led to a costly safety, which ultimately swung the game in favor of Cincy. Meanwhile, Cincinnati's offense, led by a freshman Desmond Ridder at quarterback after starting signal-caller Hayden Moore went off with an early injury, had fewer total yards (304 against UCLA's 306) than the Bruins but dominated time of possession. The "nail in the coffin" for UCLA was perhaps a penalty for 12 men on the field against the Bruin defense, which came on 4th down during a critical goal line stand; this allowed Cincinnati to eventually score a touchdown rather than kick a field goal.

In all, the UCLA team was too inconsistent on the day and made too many crucial blunders to get the win against a talented Bearcats team that, though initially projected at the beginning of the year to be rather weak, would actually go on to win 10 games. After the game, Coach Kelly said in an interview that he intended to remain positive despite the loss.[22]

At Oklahoma

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See also: 2018 Oklahoma Sooners football team
UCLA Bruins at No. 6 Oklahoma Sooners
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bruins 7 0 01421
No. 6 Sooners 14 7 141449

at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma

Game information

Fresno State

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See also: 2018 Fresno State Bulldogs football team
Fresno State Bulldogs at UCLA Bruins
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 13 3 15738
Bruins 0 7 7014

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information

At Colorado

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See also: 2018 Colorado Buffaloes football team
UCLA Bruins at Colorado Buffaloes
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bruins 10 3 3016
Buffaloes 7 7 141038

at Folsom Field, Boulder, Colorado

Game information

Yet another disappointing Bruins loss led to UCLA equaling their worst start (0-4) since 1971,[29] despite signs of improvement in the 1st half. Another lackluster performance by starting quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson led to many calling for the true freshman to be benched by Coach Kelly.[30]

Washington

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See also: 2018 Washington Huskies football team
No. 10 Washington Huskies at UCLA Bruins
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 10 Huskies 7 17 0731
Bruins 0 7 31424

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information

UCLA came close to upsetting the #10-ranked Huskies, but ultimately fell short as they started a season winless through 5 games for the first time since 1943.[33]

At California

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See also: 2018 California Golden Bears football team and California–UCLA football rivalry
89th rivalry meeting: UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bruins 7 6 71737
Golden Bears 0 0 707

at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California

Game information

Giving reason for optimism to both players[36] and fans alike, the Bruins finally earned their first victory of the season by manhandling Cal on the road, 37–7. Digging in, UCLA's defense was stout, forcing 5 turnovers (on 2 interceptions of Cal quarterback Brandon McIlwain and 3 fumble recoveries, including one that was run back for a touchdown by Keisean Lucier-South) while not surrendering any turnovers on offense themselves.[37] Bruin running back Joshua Kelley also had a tremendous game, continuing his hot streak by scoring 3 touchdowns while rushing for an impressive 157 yards on 30 carries.

A Bruin victory at California Memorial Stadium also marked UCLA's first true road win in over two years, dating back to their 17–14 triumph over Brigham Young in 2016.

Arizona

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See also: 2018 Arizona Wildcats football team
Arizona Wildcats at UCLA Bruins
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 7 131030
Bruins 7 10 7731

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information

Utah

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See also: 2018 Utah Utes football team
No. 23 Utah Utes at UCLA Bruins
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 23 Utes 3 14 21341
Bruins 7 0 3010

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information

At Oregon

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See also: 2018 Oregon Ducks football team
UCLA Bruins at Oregon Ducks
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bruins 0 7 7721
Ducks 14 7 71442

at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

Game information

At Arizona State

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See also: 2018 Arizona State Sun Devils football team
UCLA Bruins at Arizona State Sun Devils
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bruins 7 7 7728
Sun Devils 3 14 7731

at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona

Game information

USC

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See also: 2018 USC Trojans football team and Victory Bell (UCLA–USC)
85th Victory Bell: USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Trojans 10 14 3027
Bruins 14 7 01334

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information

Joshua Kelley ran for 289 yards and 2 TDs, leading the Bruins to a 34-27 victory. His 289 yards comprised the third-highest single-game tally in UCLA history, and the most rushing yards by a Bruin in a game against their crosstown rival USC.[46] After a back-and-forth game, Kelley scored a 55-yard touchdown with 10:39 remaining in the 4th quarter to give UCLA the lead, which they were able to maintain. With the win, UCLA were able to finally reclaim the rights to the coveted Victory Bell for the first time in four years.

Stanford

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See also: 2018 Stanford Cardinal football team
Stanford Cardinal at UCLA Bruins
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Cardinal 10 17 14849
Bruins 6 14 16642

at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California

Game information

The Bruins had possession of the ball twice in the final 3+1⁄2 minutes of the game, but failed to go ahead or even the score on both drives in a 49–42 defeat to Stanford. Cardinal quarterback K. J. Costello threw a career-high five touchdowns, including three to receiver J. J. Arcega-Whiteside. UCLA had scored 15 unanswered points to briefly take the lead in the fourth quarter but ultimately suffered their 11th straight loss to the Cardinal.[50]

Speight threw for a career-high 466 yards in his final collegiate game, and despite the loss, the Bruins accumulated a season-high 528 yards of total offense. Tight end Caleb Wilson added 184 yards receiving. The Rose Bowl attendance of 38,391 was the Bruins' smallest home crowd since 1997. UCLA finished the season with a 3–9 record, their worst since going 2–7–1 in 1971.[50]

Honors

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Pac-12

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Team Player Position Year
First Caleb Wilson TE JR
Second Adarius Pickett DB SR
Honorable Stefan Flintoft P SR
Honorable Darnay Holmes DB SO
Honorable Theo Howard WR JR
Honorable Joshua Kelley RB JR
Honorable J.J. Molson PK JR

[51]

Players drafted into the NFL

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See also: 2019 NFL draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
7 254 Caleb Wilson† TE Arizona Cardinals
† Mr. Irrelevant 2019

Notes

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  • August 30, 2018 – Wilton Speight named starting quarterback for the Bruins for the season opener vs. Cincinnati.
  • September 21, 2018 – Sophomore QB Devon Modster announces his intentions to transfer from UCLA.[52]
  • October 15, 2018 – Keisean Lucier-South named Pac-12 Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
  • November 19, 2018 – Joshua Kelley named Pac-12 Conference Offensive Player of the Week.

References

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  1. ^ Bolch, Ben (September 28, 2018). "UCLA comes out strong but runs out of gas late in 38-16 loss to Colorado". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  2. ^ Bolch, Ben (September 5, 2019). "UCLA football having trouble drawing crowds in crowded sports field". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Bolch, Ben (October 27, 2018). "Rose Bowl attendance for UCLA football games has taken a hit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Bruins Score Two First-Rounders in NFL Draft". Athletics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  5. ^ "Trio of Bruins Picked on NFL Draft Day 3". Athletics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  6. ^ "2018 Watch List | Lott IMPACT Trophy | Honoring College Football's Defensive Best". lottimpacttrophy.org. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
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