Know Your Opponent: UCLA Football vs BYU Cougars

The UCLA Football team notched their first victory on Saturday against the UNLV Rebels, however that win was more contested than many thought it should be and now the Bruins take on a much tougher opponent in BYU.

In 2015 the UCLA Football team welcomed a BYU team that was riding two game winning catches into the Rose Bowl. This third game of the season almost had an identical ending last year.

The Bruins came out and were in trouble almost from the start as then freshman QB Josh Rosen threw three first half interceptions but came out in the second half with a renewed energy and helped take on more of a manager role that helped this offense move.

The Bruins were able to snatch a win with Myles Jack stealing a game sealing interception for the 24-23 victory. This season’s match up will look a little different with no Jack for UCLA and a returning Taysom Hill for BYU at quarterback.

This game will kick off the meat of UCLA’s schedule and no game at this point is more important than any other. Playing the Cougars gives many Bruin fans pause when you consider their average age and physical development but this is a winnable game despite the tough match up

Both teams enter this game 1-1 and can hardly afford to lose another game this early in the season. For UCLA this is a chance to answer some questions about their team, specifically about the defense. For BYU, the Cougars are still settling into their new staff and roles.

Did you know: Starting BYU QB Taysom Hill just turned 26 years old.

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