Go Joe Bruin’s BOLD PREDICTIONS For UCLA Football

Mike Regalado

Jul 30, 2015; Burbank, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins coach Jim Mora at Pac-12 Media Day at Warner Bros. Studios. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The writers of Go Joe Bruin got together to bring you some very BOLD predictions about the UCLA Football team for the 2015 season.

With just one week until the UCLA Football team takes on the Virginia Cavaliers in the Rose Bowl, things are getting tense. It is the start of the college football season and fans everywhere are busting at the seems for some football. We have waited all summer for this and now it is in our grasps.

The UCLA Football Offensive Predictions

“The Bruins will have two 1,000-yard rushers.” -Mike W.R.

Sep 13, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins tailback Paul Perkins (24) runs with the ball against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium. The Bruins beat the Longhorns 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

If you are familiar with Go Joe Bruin, you know that we are high on our running backs. UCLA Football does not just have Paul Perkins and Nate Starks, but also freshmen Soso Jamabo and Bolu Olorunfunmi who have looked spectacular in fall camp. Aside from that they have a deep and experienced O-line that will open up some gaps for all of these RBs. So yeah, they will have two 1,000-yard rushers this season. I wrote it!

“Josh Rosen leads UCLA Football to an undefeated season, wins the Heiseman and brings peace to the Middle East.” -Michael Hanna

Nothing is impossible and Michael Hanna is bringing to light what this kid can do. Sure Rosen is a freshmen, but freshmen have done extraordinary things as well, which is why Rosen will be able to do all these things. The only one I question is the “undefeated” part. Hey, the Bruins play in a tough conference.

“Paul Perkins will have a 5 touchdown game.” -Mike W.R.

Perkins will top Myles Jack s performance , I guarantee it. It might come against a team with a weaker defense like UNLV, Colorado or Oregon State, but he WILL get it done.

“The offensive line has less penalty yards than Paul Perkins rushes for.” -Ryan Tabb

There are just some things you wish would happen rather know what will happen. This is a huge prediction for UCLA Football, but IF they pull it off, things could go really well for the Bruins this year.

Next: You Are Not Going To Believe This Defense

Sep 25, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Myles Jack (30) reacts against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. UCLA defeated Arizona State 62-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The UCLA Football Defensive Predictions

“The defense will be in the Top 5 in the nation in total defense and scoring defense. And rushing defense. And passing defense.” – Mike W.R.

I love what new Defensive Coordinator Tom Bradley has brought to this defense which is already fully stocked with talent that goes 2 or 3 deep at every position. If Bradley can get his former Penn State team in the top of every defensive category, then it will be done at UCLA.

“Myles Jack will score more touchdowns than Adoree Jackson of USC.” -Jake Merrifield

Is this not a given? Myles Jack has been playing on the offensive side of the ball every year he has been with the Bruins and takes on a bigger load than the Trojan two-way player. Adoree Jackson is a trend as a DB/WR. Which is why I will add that Jack will be up 5 TDs in Jackson for the season.

“Deon Hollins finishes in the Top 3 in the nation in sacks.” -Michael Hanna

Jan 2, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Deon Hollins (58) puts pressure on Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Jake Waters (15) during the first half of the 2015 Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

This is not a prediction. This is stone cold truth. Many of you heard of Deon Hollins from last season where he blew up onto the scene late in the year. Well this year he starts strong right from the get-go and you WILL be amazed.

“UCLA defensive backs will have six INTS in one game, again.” – Mike W.R.

UCLA already has a six interception game. It was at Utah in 2013. Though it will not be against Utah this year, the Bruin secondary will get it done in another game. USC, perhaps?

“Eddie Vanderdoes wins the Piesman Award.” -Nathan E.

I did not know this was a thing, but thankfully I have a solid crew of writers that catches things I miss. Because of that Eddie Vanderdoes WILL win the Piesman Award and quite possibly get a pie endorsement deal (when he leaves UCLA, of course).

Next: This UCLA Team is BOLD

Aug 30, 2014; Charlottesville, VA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Jim Mora gestures on the field prior to the Bruins

The Team Predictions

“UCLA will start out with 2 shut outs.” -Mike W.R.

In our Go Joe Bruin schedule previews, I had stated that UCLA Football will blank both Virginia and UNLV in the first two games of the season. I stand by that decision. It will be the first time UCLA Football would have shut out a team since November 7, 2007 when the Bruins beat Oregon 16-0.

“Jim Mora will return to Twitter.” -Mike W.R.

Coach Mora has to. I believe he will take more care of his account and have it not get hacked. Also, I hope he ups his Meme and GIF game.

“UCLA finally beats Stanford.” -Jake Liker

Nov 28, 2014; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Devin Fuller (7) runs against Stanford Cardinal linebacker Peter Kalambayi (34) during the second half of the game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Talk about a BOLD statement. With many GJBers going against the Bruins in this game, Jake Liker is going against all odds and picking a UCLA Football win at Stanford on a Thursday night. Bold, indeed.

“UCLA Football will have an undefeated regular season season going 12-0.” -Matt Wagner

Apparently it is not that far-fetched to think that the Bruins can have an undefeated season. Michael Hanna thinks so and so does Matt Wagner. I wonder if they know something they are not telling me.

UCLA wins the Pac-12 South and goes to the Rose Bowl. -Nathan E.

Though it is not an undefeated prediction, it certainly is bold. On top of that Nathan E. is looking for a UCLA Rose Bowl Game appearance which I do not disagree with. Though it would also be nice for the Bruins to get a College Football Playoff spot, a Rose Bowl bid would be just as exciting.

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Mike Regalado

Editor of GoJoeBruin.com. Lover of animals, collector of vinyl and fan of UCLA Bruins and L.A. Kings. FWAA member.