The UCLA Bruins have a cross-country road trip to face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Week 8. On top of that, it is another 9 AM pacific time kickoff, meaning the Bruins’ body clocks will be on early time once again just like it was for Penn State.
Rutgers has a 4-2 record although they come in with two straight losses and a combined 14 points in those games against Nebraska and Wisconsin.
Still, UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster highlighted Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai and mentioned the challenges he brings to the fold, per Matthew Niiya of The Daily Bruin.
“Their running back is really good,” said coach DeShaun Foster. “He’s not just going to go down if you hit him, so he’s a back that we’re going to have to wrap up, and I’m confident in my defense and I know they’re excited for the challenge.”
Monangai has 739 yards with seven touchdowns this season, including three games of 100 yards or more and a 208-yard performance against Akron.
Monangai presents UCLA with a big challenge, and it will be interesting to see how they handle that one.