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UCLA Football: UCLA Vs Utah Early Analysis

By Mike Regalado

Nov 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Darren Andrews (4) carries the ball as Utah Utes defensive back Cory Butler-Byrd (16) defends during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. UCLA won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver Darren Andrews (4) carries the ball as Utah Utes defensive back Cory Butler-Byrd (16) defends during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. UCLA won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) carries the ball while pursued by UCLA Bruins linebacker Jayon Brown (12) and defensive back Nate Meadors (22) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. UCLA won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) carries the ball while pursued by UCLA Bruins linebacker Jayon Brown (12) and defensive back Nate Meadors (22) during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium. UCLA won 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Analysis

This is going to be a tough game for both teams. There is no doubt that it will once again go down to the final five minutes. Expect a lot of pushing and shoving at the line of scrimmage which could set of some emotions.

Honestly, I cannot see how UCLA and Utah have not built up more of a rivalry with the way they have played each other since Utah joined the Pac-12. Maybe there is too much respect.

Respect or not, this game should be one of the better ones in the Pac-12. Though it is a midseason contest, a lot will be riding on it and both teams know it.

What will be interesting is if both teams try to use power against the other and wear their opponent down. With that being said, this game could come down to who is the most disciplined.

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Prediction

Like always, this is going to be an all-out battle between two of the top South Division teams. What it will not be like is the 2014 game when Utah had a sack party against UCLA and held off the Bruins for the upset. Though it will be similar, the UCLA Football team should have the home, talent and coaching advantage to pull off the win.

Utah 14 – UCLA 21