The UCLA football team will likely need to lean on its defense in the Battle of Los Angeles on Saturday. USC football has a banged-up defense, but the UCLA Bruins have a banged-up offensive line. UCLA Wire’s preview of the big one in Pasadena includes this note about the Bruins’ wounded offensive front:
Speaking of injuries, the Bruins lost senior tackle Jaylan Jeffers this week for the remainder of the season. UCLA’s offensive line has been shaky at times, presenting a potential problem for the Bruins as they take on a struggling USC pass-rush eager to get after the quarterback.
It figures to be difficult for UCLA to score, which means the Bruins will likely need to force turnovers from Jayden Maiava if they want to have a good chance to win. Flowing from that, if Maiava can play a clean game and not make a significant mistake, USC’s odds of winning will soar on Saturday night. The game starts just after 7:30 p.m. in Pasadena on NBC.
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