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UCLA’s DeShaun Foster reveals senior lineman out for season

The Bruins will be without one of their veteran tackles for the remainder of the college football season.

The UCLA Bruins have struggled along the offensive line in their first season in the Big Ten. This week, head coach DeShaun Foster delivered some difficult news.

According to Tracy McDannald, Foster revealed that senior offensive tackle Jaylan Jeffers is out for the season. Injured against the Washington Huskies, the Oregon transfer will not finish out the season for the Bruins.

Jeffers’ injury comes at a time when the Bruins are fighting to get to a .500 record by the end of the season, with rival USC coming to town.

The impact of Jeffers’ injury is yet to be seen, but given UCLA’s offensive line woes, expect a significant drop off in production with the veteran tackle sidelined.

Thankfully for the Bruins, the Trojans’ pass rush has been nearly non-existent, averaging only 1.4 sacks per game and ranked 113th in college football. That said, the Bruins will need to get the quick-pass game going in order to hide their deficiency at tackle this Saturday.

USC dealing with flu ‘outbreak’ days before UCLA rivalry game

This isn’t good for USC.

The UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans face off in a rivalry game on Saturday in LA. Unfortunately, the year has not been great for either the Bruins or the Trojans.

To make matters worse for USC, Lincoln Riley mentioned the team is dealing with a flu bug going into the game, per Ryan Kartje of The Los Angeles Times.

“Lincoln Riley sounded pretty sick today when he spoke with reporters, while several USC players missed practice. Riley said the team’s flu outbreak got “a little bit” worse early this week, but he’s hopeful today was the peak of the outbreak.”

It’s a tough blow for USC, who is coming off a close win over Nebraska in Week 12. USC is 5-5 on the year after a 3-1 start, but things have turned the wrong way for USC.

If the flu bug gets worse, it could cause some issues for USC on Saturday.

DeShaun Foster estimates how many recruits will be at UCLA vs. USC

The Bruins are likely to draw hundreds of recruits as they take on rival USC.

The UCLA Bruins take on the USC Trojans this weekend, renewing one of college football’s greatest rivalries. Now, taking their rivalry to the Big Ten, the Bruins are looking for more than just bragging rights as serious bowl implications take center stage.

If that were not enough, there are tons of prospective recruits who will be in attendance. According to Tracy McDannald of UCLA Rivals, head coach DeShaun Foster estimated that upwards of 700 recruits could be at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. As a result, the Bruins have an incredible opportunity.

For prospective recruits, rivalry games are the perfect way to showcase a program’s ability, pride, and amenities. Add to that the Rose Bowl’s historic charm and UCLA could sway some undecided recruits with just one win.

At 4-6 this season, the Bruins have, in many ways, overachieved relative to expectation. With a talented 2025 recruiting class on the way, the Bruins have a chance to improve their recruiting board and take down their biggest rival at home on Saturday.

Details announced for Fresno State-UCLA in Week 14

Kickoff announced for the Fresno State game.

The game time for the UCLA Bruins’ Week 14 matchup against Fresno State was announced Monday morning, with the Bruins set to host the Bulldogs at the Rose Bowl on November 30th at 12:30 p.m. PST and will air on Big Ten Network.

It’ll be a unique matchup for the network, seeing two California teams conclude the first regular season of UCLA football as a Big Ten school. It will be the Bruins third appearance on the Big Ten Network this season.

“The UCLA-Fresno State football game on Nov. 30 will kick off at 12:30 p.m. PST and air on Big Ten Network,” reported LA Times writer Ben Bolch.

The game against the Bulldogs could have a heightened importance if the Bruins could defeat USC this Saturday, where a win against Fresno State could make UCLA bowl-eligible in year one under DeShaun Foster.

USC is 5-5 following their 28-20 win over Nebraska on Saturday. Before that, the Trojans lost to Washington 26-21, faring a bit better than the Bruins who lost to Washington 31-19 this past week.

The Bulldogs are also 5-5 with a game at home against Colorado State on Saturday. Fresno State has lost two in a row, a home 41-20 loss to Hawaii and then a loss on the road to Air Force, falling 36-28.

UCLA football drops in USA TODAY Sports college football rankings

The Bruins fall in the rankings after their Big Ten loss to Washington.

After a month of winning, the UCLA Bruins tasted defeat after their loss to the Washington Huskies. Falling 31-19 on the road, the Bruins dropped to 4-6 on the season, 3-5 in the Big Ten, and 13th in the Big Ten standings.

UCLA built momentum after their wins over Rutgers, Nebraska, and Iowa but got a dose of reality against Washington. Proving they are still far away from Big Ten contention, the Bruins head to the drawing board with rival USC on deck this weekend.

But Bruins fans were not the only ones to notice their loss to Washington. Paul Myerburg of USA Today Sports dropped the Bruins five spots in his college football re-ranking. Falling from the No. 85 spot on his ranking to the No. 89 spot, the Bruins tumbled.

With USC and Fresno State still on the schedule, the Bruins have a chance to rise in Myerburg’s rankings, close out the season with an even 6-6 record, and build momentum for 2025 with an influx of talent joining the team.

George Kittle reps the Bruins after losing Iowa-UCLA bet

George Kittle had to pay up after the game.

It was an unfamiliar sight on Thursday with the San Francisco 49ers 5x Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle dressed in full Bruins’ gear, after Kittle lost a bet following UCLA defeating Kittle’s alma mater Iowa 20-17 last Friday.

“Storied rivalry, Iowa-UCLA,” Kittle joked in a video posted by The Athletic reporter David Lombardi. “I’m just a big Bruins fan this week. Yeah, no. The Hawks’ just did not get it done against UCLA so both Brendel and one of our equipment managers put me up to this once.”

Even though Kittle faced UCLA in his college career, he joined in on the newfound conference rivalry with offensive lineman Jake Brendel and a 49er staffer. Brendel was with the Bruins’ from 2011-2015 where he was a team co-captain for three straight seasons and being named to the All-Conference Second Team twice.

Despite setting the school record in games started Brendel went undrafted in the 2016 draft, initially signing with the Dallas Cowboys before getting released and playing three seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Brendel left the Dolphins after the 2018 season and didn’t return to NFL action until 2021 with San Francisco, where he’s stayed since.

“This does feel better than Iowa State I will say,,” Kittle added, after he previously had to wear Brock Purdy’s Iowa State helmet after the Cyclones’ win over Iowa earlier this season. “Significantly better.”

UCLA and Iowa have now played each other ten times, with the first matchup taking place back in 1938 where the Bruins got a 27-3 win. In the matchup against the Hawkeyes, UCLA is now 8-2 with last week’s matchup being the first since 1985.

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The Trojans are just 5-5 overall this fall and a paltry 3-5 in conference play. USC has alternated wins and losses the last four games, with a two-point victory in its most recent matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers for homecoming.

The Bruins have not been much better in their first year with the Big Ten, amassing a 4-6 total tally and an equal 3-5 mark against other league schools. UCLA had its three-game winning streak snapped last weekend at the Washington Huskies.

The USC Trojans will host the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET.

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At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins are $158.

How to buy USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins Rose Bowl tickets

Want to watch the USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins in person on Saturday, Nov. 23? Tickets still remain for as little as $158.

The USC Trojans will host the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET.

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At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the USC Trojans vs. UCLA Bruins are $158.

UCLA football lands in four-star running back’s top ten

The Bruins land in a talented tailback’s top ten.

Since their win over Rutgers last month, the UCLA Bruins have continued to gain momentum on the field. Riding their three-game winning streak in the Big Ten, UCLA’s momentum is translating on the recruiting front as well.

This week, four-star running back Brian Bonner Jr. narrowed his collegiate wishlist down to ten teams, and the Bruins are one of them.

In Bonner Jr.’s post on X, the 2026 Valencia (CA) High School tailback included the Bruins in his top ten alongside Penn State, Washington, Stanford, Nebraska, Georgia, and rival USC.

While the Bruins have some stiff competition, UCLA remains an attractive destination. If the Bruins finish their first season in the Big Ten strong, they could become an emerging program with a winning culture and infectious atmosphere.

Given UCLA’s struggles at the running back position, the 6-foot, 190-pound tailback Bonner Jr. could see playing time early and have an immediate impact on the team, something their competitors can not offer.