Ranking the 2016 UCLA Football Schedule By Difficulty

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Nov 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) carries the ball as UCLA Bruins linebacker Jayon Brown (12) and defensive back Nate Meadors (22) move in for the tackle during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. UCLA won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

5. vs Utah Utes (10-3, 6-3)

Game #8, Saturday, October 22

BEford the UCLA Football team visited Salt Lake City last season, it appeared as though the Bruins would have a tough time against the surging Utes. This was the case, as the Bruins needed a late push to get past Utah late in the game.

There was a lot riding on that game as well. The Bruins kept their South Division hopes alive and eliminated the Utes. And so the rivalry grows.

Expect a similar type of game as the Utes return to the Rose Bowl where the defensive line wrecked havoc on the Bruins two years ago. Although this time, Utah will be without that beastly Nate Orchard and UCLA without Brett Hundley.

Though UCLA has improved on their pass protection, expect the Utes to try and bully the Bruin offensive line. Also expect Rosen to get crazy on Utah. I said it.

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