UCLA Vs Washington: Go Joe Bruin Predicts The Game

Here we go folks! The last road game of the year in one of the loudest stadiums in the Pac-12! Oh my, will this be fun! Or it could be a horrible penalty-ladden nightmare that ends 3-0. Who knows with this conference? Anyway, here are the staff’s analysis of UCLA Vs Washinton as Go Joe Bruin predicts the game…

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Michael Hanna

UCLA 24 – Washington 21

This Washington team reminds me so much of the Utah squad that upset us at the Rose Bowl a little more than a month ago. The inconsistent QB play, the stud running back (Shaq Thompson), the beastly defensive front seven, and the horrendous secondary… it’s spooky how alike those two teams are.

As long as UCLA learned its lessons from the Utah game and builds its offensive game plan around quick passes to minimize the pass rushing talents of Danny Shelton and Hau’oli Kikaha and runs off tackle to take Shelton out of the game completely, I think we’ll be able to put enough points on the board to win. I need to see our defense have another Arizona-type game before I truly believe that Jeff Ulbrich and co. have turned a corner, but against a Huskies offense that has struggled against every legitimate opponent it has faced, the defense should play well enough to help us win.

Jacob Merrifield

UCLA 30 – Washington 16

Due to Washington’s lack of fire power and reliance on Thompson on offense combined with their strength on defense, the Huskies will try to slow the game down and take the air out of the ball against the Bruins. Washington wants a relatively small number of possessions that will keep the game close and allow the Huskies to hang in the game and take advantage of late game opportunities.

Unfortunately for UW, the Bruins proved they can play that style of game last week in their 17-7 win over Arizona. However, don’t expect the Bruins to completely grind the game out. UCLA will attempt to control the clock as they did against the Wildcats, and if successful, look for big plays down the stretch against a worn out Husky Defense.

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Bill Shirley

UCLA 35 – Washington 32

UCLA will beat Washington but, as usual, play down to their opponent and win by a small margin. However, with recent hits to the Huskies defense, UCLA might actually pull away.

Ryan Tabb

UCLA 31 – Washington 21

With two underperforming teams going head to head in what originally looked like a great matchup, it’s hard to say what is going to happen. It’s going to be a gritty game where talent trumps play-calling, and UCLA will win 31-21.

Matt Wagner

UCLA 28 – Washington 7

Following the best defensive performance of the season last week against Arizona, UCLA looks to build on that against Washington. The Huskies have been rather unimpressive this season despite their 6-3 record, and with a Bruin defense that improved dramatically with their near shutout versus Arizona, UCLA should carry that over into their game against an inconsistent Husky team.

Add in the recent dismissal of Washington cornerback Marcus Peters, and UCLA could walk out of U Dub with a good victory.

Sep 25, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Brett Hundley (17) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. UCLA defeated Arizona State 62-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mike W.R.

UCLA 21 – Washington 14

I think the Bruinas have played enough football to have a lot more consistency with their defense seeing as they shut out the high-powered Arizona offense last week. I also think the offense does a little bit better then they have recently and win the game, but once again will not put up a lot of points.