Ethan Garbers News, Rumors, Updates - UCLA Bruins

Taking first-team reps Garbers (lower leg) is taking first team reps at Bruins' practice Wednesday, David Woods of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Garbers missed UCLA's loss to Penn State, but returned to the practice field as early as Tuesday. During the open portion of the Bruins' practice Wednesday, the quarterback was seen rolling with the starters, which would seem to indicate he's trending towards being available and starting for UCLA in its tilt with Minnesota on Saturday night.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Back at practice Garbers (lower leg) has returned to practice for UCLA, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Garbers didn't play in UCLA's loss to Penn State as he dealt with a lower leg injury. He was considered a game-time call but didn't warm up and rode the bench while Justyn Martin logged his first career start. This is obviously a good sign for the quarterback's availability as he attempts to make his return against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Garbers (lower leg) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Penn State, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Despite prior reports suggesting Garbers would attempt to warm up before the game, it appears as though the final decision has already been made. Justyn Martin is taking snaps with the first team in warmups and is in line to start and it seems Garbers will not be active. He'll aim to return next Saturday against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time call Garbers (lower leg) is considered as a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Penn State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Garbers is expected to dress and warm up before the game to see how he feels. He's been limited in practice all week with Justyn Martin taking a majority of the first-team reps. A final game status likely won't become clear until shortly before kickoff.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Deemed questionable vs. Penn State Garbers (lower leg) is questionable for UCLA's clash with Penn State, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Garbers has reportedly worn a boot since the Oregon game. He's coming off a brutal showing in that one, and it doesn't exactly get easier against a stingy Penn State team. If Garbers can't go, look for Justyn Martin to be the starter come Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fights through heavy pressure Garbers completed 22 of 36 passes for 281 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-17 defeat to LSU. He also had eight rushes for -51 yards.

Impact Garbers outperformed expectations in this intense road environment. Despite seeing consistent pressure, the graduate-senior quarterback logged season-highs in passing yards and touchdowns. He still logged two turnovers with one interception and one fumble lost, including a late pick that essentially ended the game in the fourth quarter. Garbers has now logged three touchdowns to six total turnovers this season, and he'll likely have to continue to overcome disadvantages at surroudning talent on offense moving forward. These tough conference schedule starts with No. 8 Oregon travelling to the Rose Bowl this coming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Two turnovers in blowout loss Garbers was 14-for-23 passing for 137 yards and one interception during Saturday's 42-13 defeat to Indiana. He also had seven rushes for 21 yards.

Impact Garbers struggled along with the rest of the Bruins offense for the second game in a row despite coming off a bye week. The graduate senior signal-caller got off to a terirble start when he fumbled on the opening drive of the game, and he went on to throw an interception when UCLA was down 35-13 midway through the fourth quarter. Garbers' lack of standout performances in his career leaves little confidence that he'll be overcome the deficiencies of this offense moving forward; however, it's unclear if he's truly at risk of losing his starting job to any of the team's other quarterbacks, as this group has combined for six career passing attempts. Garbers' degree of difficulty won't get any easier when the Bruins travel to LSU this coming Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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Very choppy in season opener Garbers was 19-for-38 passing for 272 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 16-13 win versus Hawaii. He also had seven rushes for 47 yards.

Impact Garbers and the Bruins struggled mightlily against what should be an outmatched Hawaii squad in terms of roster talent. The graduate senior was named the team's starter in early August, as the team had few other options after Dante Moore and Collin Schlee transferred to Oregon and Virginia Tech, respectively. Garbers completed 67 percent of his passes and logged 11 touchdowns to three interceptions across eight appearances in 2023, and he is the only quarterback with any meaningful collegiate experince for UCLA. But, he'll need to perform better in order to dispel any worries about a potential replacement at some point this season. He'll look to log a cleaner performance when the Bruins host Indiana in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Confirmed to be starter Garbers is the starting quarterback at UCLA, per 247Sports.com.

Impact UCLA head coach DeShaun Foster reportedly confirmed that the senior Garbers will be the starting signal caller. Garbers appeared in eight games last season for the Bruins, tossing for 1,136 yards, 11 touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 67 percent of his passes. In what should be his final year of eligibility, he'll look to build on what was a career year and help UCLA navigate a treacherous first campaign in the Big Ten.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 28 • 247SPORTS.COM

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DECEMBER 28, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

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DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not slated to start Garbers (forearm) isn't taking snaps with the starting center in warmups, suggesting he won't start Saturday's bowl game versus Boise State, Joseph Crosby of The Daily Bruin report...

Impact Garbers' presence in warmups was a good sign, but it appears he's in line to serve in backup duties Saturday. The junior signal-caller looks set to yield those duties to Collin Schlee (undisclosed) who has seen minimal action so far this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Departs with injury Garbers left Saturday's contest against California with a right forearm injury, Write for Cal reports.

Impact Garbers was crunched after pressure from both David Reese and Xavier Carlton, and he appeared to have suffered a right forearm injury. If he doesn't return to action, then Chase Griffin could be in line to see time under center.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking starter reps in warmups Garbers was seen taking reps with starting center Duke Clemens in warmups, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Given that Garbers is warming up with the starting center, it is likely that he gets the start in Saturday's matchup against Cal. Assuming he does indeed start, the junior quarterback will be backed up by Collin Schlee and Dante Moore against the Golden Bears.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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