UCLA BRUINS NEWS

TMG Newsmaker of Week: Nicholas Barr-Mira It was a fantasy situation for any kicker. Three seconds left in a game in which you team is trailing by two points and you are cast in the...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

No. 7 USC, No. 6 Oklahoma could be on CFP collision course

In an early-season twist, Lincoln Riley's current team (USC) and his ex (Oklahoma) could vie for CFP spot, Bryan Fischer writes.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

All Bruins UCLA Football Players of the Game: Week 3 vs. South Alabama Awarding the Bruins’ top offensive, defensive and special teams players in their win over the Jaguars on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Take a deep breath, Troy Aikman: Takeaways from UCLA's victory over South Alabama Troy Aikman and other UCLA pundits might not have liked what they saw Saturday, but the bottom line is this: Chip Kelly's Bruins are 3-0.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • LATIMES.COM

WATCH: Dorian Thompson-Robinson Talks UCLA Rallying for Clutch Win The Bruins’ fifth-year quarterback led his team on a game-winning drive that ended with a field goal with time expiring.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Week 4 AP Poll: Still No Votes For Undefeated UCLA Football The Pac-12 is surging through the rankings, but the Bruins have yet to pick up any steam thanks to their softer strength of schedule.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logan Loya - Scores touchdown in win Loya caught three passes for 37 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 32-31 win over South Alabama.

Impact Loya was an unlikely touchdown recipient, but he's been targeted seven times this season and is just coming off an injury. While it's possible that he may carve out a larger role moving forward, it's wider to see how he does in the next couple of weeks before counting on him for fantasy production.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bobo - Leads UCLA receivers Bobo caught five passes for 89 yards for 89 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 32-31 win over South Alabama.

Impact It was only a matter of time before the Duke transfer would make a significant impact on offense, and Saturday's performance should be a portent of things to come for the talented wideout. Offseason departures require a playmaker to step up at the position, and few are better suited than Bobo, who was one of best wideouts in the ACC last season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Jones - Excels in timeshare Jones rushed 14 times foe 65 yards in Saturday's 32-31 win over South Alabama.

Impact Jones retained a large role in the offense after sharing the load with a host of bench players last week. Zach Charbonnet's return to action didn't affect Jones' output at all, although it remains to be seen if this committee approach will be permanent.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Charbonnet - Returns to action with 78 yards Charbonnet rushed 13 times for 78 yards in Saturday's 33- 31 win over South Alabama.

Impact After taking a breather last week, Charbonnet returned to action but found himself in a timeshare situation with Keegan Jones, who posted one more carry than him. It's a concerning fantasy development for the running back, who was expected to handle the lion's share of carries for the Bruins this season. there's no information as to why Charbonnet missed the game last week, but the adjusted load suggests that some unreported ailment may be affecting him.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Thompson-Robinson - Throws three TDs in narrow win Thompson-Robinson completed 20 of 30 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 32-31 win over South Alabama. He also rushed the ball seven times for 27 yards.

Impact Although the Bruins depended on field goals in the fourth quarter to eke out a win, Thompson-Robinson did enough to help them escape what would have been a terrible loss for the program. As a whole, the team typically takes a while to get going and the situation was similar Saturday, unable to score a touchdown until the second quarter. Despite the scare, Thompson-Robinson still posted a line worthy of fantasy consideration.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Aikman Calls UCLA's Attendance an 'Embarrassment' Another poor fan showing at the Rose Bowl had a prominent alum up in arms.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UCLA kicks aside South Alabama's upset bid on Nicholas Barr-Mira's dream field goal LOS ANGELES — It was every kid kicker’s dream and millionaire coach’s queasy scenario, a fateful flash of seconds defining their team’s narr...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Keeler: Karl Dorrell, if you don't play Owen McCown at QB for Buffs against UCLA Bruins, next CU football coach will The 2022 Buffs, 0-3 after a 49-7 mashing at the hands of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers, are unwatchable. Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium wa...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

UCLA escapes upset bid by South Alabama with 32-31 victory

Nicholas Barr-Mira kicked a 24-yard field goal on the final play of the game and UCLA escaped South Alabama’s upset bid with a 32-31 victory Saturday at the Rose Bowl

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Last-Minute Field Goal Helps UCLA Football Avoid South Alabama Upset The Bruins trailed 17-6 in the first and 31-23 in the fourth, but came back to stop the Sun Belt magic in its tracks.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Michael Ezeike - Warming up for Week 3 Ezeike is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against South Alabama, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact UCLA looks to be back at full strength Saturday with Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Zach Charbonnet and Ezeike all going through warmups. Ezeike did not get on the field in Week 2 after drawing seven targets in the season opener.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Charbonnet - Expected to play Saturday Charbonnet is expected to play Saturday against South Alabama, The Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Charbonnet suited up but did not play in Week 2 for unspecified reasons. He is expected to return as the Bruins get set to host a Sun Belt opponent.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dorian Thompson-Robinson - Warming up for Saturday's game Thompson-Robinson is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against South Alabama, Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Thompson-Robinson had an abbreviated appearance in the Week 2 win over Alabama State but appears to be ready to go for Saturday's contest. The senior has completed 76 percent of his passes for 399 yards and three touchdowns thus far this season and added a pair of touchdowns on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA vs. South Alabama College Football Predictions: Week 3 The All Bruins staff made their picks for how Saturday’s game against the Jaguars is going to go down.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Advanced Statistical Preview: UCLA v. South Alabama We don't have many stats to go on so far this season, but from what we do have the match-up between UCLA's offense and South Alabama's defen...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Behind the scenes of the Summit Series with diplomat Gary Smith Gary Smith, a Canadian diplomat working in Moscow, on how the series came together and the intrigue that unfolded off the ice.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

UCLA Football to Host Rising Sun Belt Challenger South Alabama The Sun Belt pulled off some major upsets over Texas A&M, Nebraska and Notre Dame in Week 2, and the Bruins will try to avoid joining that l...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UCLA Football to Host Rising Sun Belt Challenger South Alabama The Sun Belt pulled off some major upsets over Texas A&M, Nebraska and Notre Dame in Week 2, and the Bruins will try to avoid joining that l...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Kam Brown - Listed on depth chart for Week 3 Brown (undisclosed) is listed as a starting receiver for Saturday's game against South Alabama, James H. Williams of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Brown was able to go through warmups last week but was ultimately deemed unavailable by head coach Chip Kelly following the game. The redshirt junior is looking for his first taste of action in 2022 after hauling in 17 catches for 247 yards and two touchdowns a season ago.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE